[n] a flat area of land near the coast that is covered by water at high tide and exposed at low tide
These birds live on the tidal flats.
이 새들은 갯벌에 서식한다.
accumulate
[v] to gradually collect or gather together over time; to increase in quantity or amount
The snow accumulated to a depth of three feet.
눈이 3피트 깊이로 쌓였다.
threaten
[v] to say that you will cause harm or trouble to someone if they do not do what you want
Pollution is threatening marine life.
오염이 해양 생물을 위협하고 있다.
biodiversity
[n] the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable
Let’s protect high-biodiversity wilderness areas.
생물다양성이 높은 야생지역을 보호합시다.
migratory
[adj] moving from one place to another, especially seasonally or regularly Migratory birds move in groups in fall.
철새들은 가을에 무리를 지어 이동한다.
extinct
[adj] no longer in existence; having died out completely
Slaves are now almost extinct in modern society.
노예는 현대 사회에서 이제 거의 사라졌다.
ecosystem
[n] a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
A balanced ecosystem protects animals.
균형잡힌 생태계는 동물들을 보호한다.
endangered
[adj] at risk of extinction or disappearance; threatened with destruction
Marine turtles are now endangered.
바다거북은 이제 멸종 위기에 처해 있다.
intense
[adj] strong, extreme, or very great in degree; showing strong feelings or opinions
He’s very intense about everything.
그는 모든 일에 매우 열정적이다.
combat
[v] to fight against or oppose something, especially to try to stop or defeat it
The government is taking action to combat the illegal drugs.
정부는 불법 마약과 싸우기 위해 조치를 취하고 있다.
neutrality
[n] the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, argument, or competition; impartiality
We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality.
우리는 중립 정책을 추구하려고 노력해왔다.
emit
[v] to send out or give off (light, sound, etc.)
This small device can emit a strong light.
이 작은 장치는 강한 빛을 방출할 수 있다.
absorb
[v] to take in or soak up liquid, gas, or other substances
It’s a lot of information to absorb all at once.
한꺼번에 흡수하기에는 정보가 너무 많다.
drain
[n] a pipe or channel that carries away water or other liquids
[v] to flow away or empty out gradually
Leave the dishes to drain.
설거지한 그릇들을 물기가 빠지도록 두세요.
emission
[n] the act of producing and discharging something, especially gas, radiation, or other substances into the environment
The emission of carbon dioxide should be strictly controlled by regulations.
이산화탄소 배출은 규제에 의해 엄격히 통제되어야 한다.
consequence
[n] a result or effect of an action or condition
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.
그것은 그 결정의 불가피한 결과였다.
overflow
[v] to flow over the edges or limits of a container; to be so full that contents spill over
The glass overflowed when I poured too much water into it.
물을 너무 많이 부었더니 유리잔이 넘쳤다.
sufficiently
[adv] to a degree that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose
We have a sufficiently large house for our family.
우리는 우리 가족이 살기에 충분히 큰 집을 가지고 있다.
fossil fuel
a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms
Oil is a fossil fuel, and comes from deep in the ground.
석유는 화석연료이며, 땅 깊은 곳에서 나온다.
photosynthesis
[n] the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose and oxygen
Sunlight is required for photosynthesis.
햇빛은 광합성에 필요하다.
coastal
[adj] relating to or located near a seashore or the land along a sea
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean.
이 종은 인도양 주변의 연안 해역에서 발견된다.
reveal
[v] to make known or show something that was previously hidden or secret
These poems reveal her gentle side.
이 시들은 그녀의 부드러운 면을 보여준다.
offset
[v] to counterbalance or compensate for something by having an equal and opposite effect
These losses will soon be offset by gains.
이러한 손실들은 곧 이익으로 상쇄될 것이다.
numerous
[adj] existing in large numbers; many Numerous attempts were made to solve the problem.
그 문제를 해결하기 위한 수많은 시도가 있었다.
sustainable
[adj] able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; capable of being continued over a long period without harming the environment or depleting resources
We should try to make an environmentally sustainable society.
우리는 환경적으로 지속가능한 사회를 만들기 위해 노력해야 한다.
capability
[n] the ability or power to do something; capacity or competence
Animals in the zoo have lost the capability to catch food for themselves.
동물원의 동물들은 스스로 먹이를 잡는 능력을 잃었다.
reclaim
[v] to make land suitable for use by filling in water areas or clearing wild areas for cultivation
The swamp was reclaimed and turned into farmland.
늪지는 간척되어 농지로 변했다.
urbanization
[n] the process of making an area more urban or the growth of cities as more people move from rural areas to live in cities Urbanization occurs when cities grow.
도시화는 도시가 성장할 때 발생한다.
regulate
[v] to control or maintain according to rules or standards; to supervise or restrict activities through official measures
We need to regulate traffic here.
우리는 여기서 교통을 통제해야 한다.
restore
[v] to bring back to a former or original condition; to repair or renovate something to its previous state
Her job is restoring old paintings.
그녀의 직업은 오래된 그림을 복원하는 것이다.
preserve
[v] to keep something in its original state or in good condition; to protect from harm, decay, or loss
We need to preserve the forest to protect the wildlife living there.
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