The environment
Exemple: The environment needs protection from pollution and damage
Definició
"The environment" refers to the natural world and all living and non-living things surrounding us, including air, water, plants, animals, and ecosystems. It encompasses everything that influences life and conditions on Earth, often emphasizing the need for its protection and preservation.
Etimologia
The phrase "the environment" originates from the Old French word 'environer,' meaning 'to surround' or 'encircle.' Over time, it evolved in English to describe the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives. Did you know that the term originally focused more on physical surroundings before expanding to include ecological and global contexts?
Aprèn a utilitzar aquesta paraula de manera activa
"The environment" apareix a la llista de Vocaplus "Anglès - General - (A2) - part 4", que conté 116 paraules d'ús freqüent.
T'agradaria no només comprendre aquestes paraules, sinó també aprendre-les, recordar-les i utilitzar-les activament? Crea un compte gratuït i selecciona anglès com a idioma que vols aprendre.
Crea un compte gratuït
