ecology
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++e·col·o·gy /ɪˈkɒlədʒi $ ɪˈkɑː-/ ●●○ noun [singular, uncountable] SGEthe way in which plants, animals, and people are related to each other and to their environment, or the scientific study of this 生态；生态学 → environment the natural ecology of the Earth 地球的自然生态 plant ecology 植物生态学n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + ecologyfragile (=weak or damaged, and in danger of being destroyed completely)Exploring for oil will damage the island’s fragile ecology.plant/animal ecology (=the animals, plants etc that live in a particular place)a new book about the plant ecology of this fascinating areamarine ecology (=in the sea)Not much is known about the marine ecology of the Red Sea.rainforest ecology (=in a tropical rain forest)a new study of rainforest ecology
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ecology• They are aware of trade-offs between civilization and ecology.• She is giving a lecture about the natural history and ecology of the sea shore.• In most cases, ecology is to blame.• One definition of a coevolutionary ecology is a collection of organisms that serve as their own environment.• Plans to build a new airfield could threaten the delicate ecology of the island.• Human ecology includes a vast complexity of social elements, themselves functioning in relation to modes of economic exploitation in varying regional ecologies.• In 20 years or so, Frelich believes, restoration ecology will become far more acceptable among professional foresters.• Many graduate students and overseas visitors have worked on aspects of the ecology of this field.• the ecology of the Red Sea• Bell set out to catalog species according to their ecology and their sexuality.• I have gone further, and combined sociology with ecology in the science of socioecology.Origin ecology (1800-1900) Greek oikos “house, living place”e·col·o·gy noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
plants, Corpus people and are way the which animals, in
ecology
e‧col‧o‧gy /ɪˈkɒlədʒi $ ɪˈkɑː-/
noun [singular, uncountable]
the natural ecology of the Earth
plant ecology
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + ecology
▪fragile (=weak or damaged, and in danger of being destroyed completely) Exploring for oil will damage the island’s fragile ecology.
▪plant/animal ecology (=the animals, plants etc that live in a particular place) a new book about the plant ecology of this fascinating area
▪marine ecology (=in the sea) Not much is known about the marine ecology of the Red Sea.
▪rainforest ecology (=in a tropical rain forest) a new study of rainforest ecology
▪ the environment the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities: We need to do more to protect the environment. | How much does air travel damage the environment?
▪ecosystem technical all the animals and plants that exist in a place, considered as a single system with parts that depend on each other: the island’s fragile ecosystem | The rapid decline in the number of great sharks is disrupting the marine ecosystem.
▪habitat the natural home of an animal or plant: The tree can grow to be 120 feet tall in its natural habitat.
▪the biosphere technical the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where animals and plants can live: Scientists are monitoring changes in the global biosphere.
▪ecology the scientific study of the way in which the animals, plants, and natural features of a place affect and depend on each other: She’s studying marine ecology.
▪green adjective [only before noun] relating to the environment or to protecting the environment: Voters are becoming more concerned about green issues. | The party is keen to demonstrate its green credentials (=show that it thinks the environment is important).
▪eco- prefix relating to the environment and protecting the environment: eco-friendly products (=which do not harm the environment) | eco-tourism (=which does not harm the environment) | eco-warrior (=someone who protests to try to save the environment) | eco-sensitive land (=where the environment is easily damaged)
e‧col‧o‧gy /ɪˈkɒlədʒi $ ɪˈkɑː-/
noun [singular, uncountable] Date: 1800-1900
Language: Greek
Origin: oikos 'house, living place'
the way in which plants, animals, and people are related to each other and to their environment, or the scientific study of this ⇨ environment:Language: Greek
Origin: oikos 'house, living place'
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