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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++en·er·gy /ˈenədʒi $ -ər-/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun (plural energies) 1 TP[uncountable] power that is used to provide heat, operate machines etc 能源 The water is heated using energy from the sun. 水是利用太阳能加热的。 The problem with nuclear energy is dealing with the waste. 核能的问题就是要处理核废料。2 ENERGETIC[uncountable] the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things 力量，活力 Where do those kids get their energy from? 那些孩子哪来这么多精力？ Are you suffering from a lack of energy? 你是不是觉得精力不足？ The city is full of creative energy. 这座城市充满了创造力。 I really put a lot of energy into what I do. 我做起事来总是投入很大精力。 He wants to conserve his energy for next week's game (=use as little energy as possible now, so that you have more energy to use later). 他想为下周的比赛保存体力。3 [uncountable] a special power that some people believe exists in their bodies and in some buildings 〔某种特别的〕能量 There was a lot of energy in the room this morning – did you feel it? 今天早上这房间里充满活力，你感觉到了吗？4 [uncountable] technical in physics, the ability that something has to work or move 能 kinetic energy 动能5 somebody’s energies WORK HARDthe effort and interest that you use to do things 某人的精力apply/devote/channel your energies into/to something She’s devoting all her energies to the wedding plans. 她把所有精力都花在筹备婚礼上了。 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: power that is used to provide heat, operate machines etc 能源verbsgenerate/produce energy 生产能源a power plant that generates energy from household waste 利用家庭垃圾发电的发电站supply/provide energy 提供能源The wind farm will provide enough energy for 100,000 homes. 这个风力发电场将足以为十万户家庭供电。store energy 储存能源Batteries store the energy from the solar panels. 电池储存太阳能电池板的能量。use energy 消耗能源Washing machines use a lot of energy. 洗衣机能耗很大。conserve energy (=not waste any energy) 节省能源An efficient boiler will conserve energy and save you money. 高效锅炉节能又省钱。ADJECTIVES/NOUN + energysolar energy 太阳能The water pump is powered by solar energy. 这个水泵由太阳能驱动。nuclear/atomic energy 核能/原子能a report on the cost of nuclear energy 一篇关于核能成本的报告wind/wave energy 风能/波浪能The windmill uses wind energy to crush grain and pump water. 风车利用风能碾磨谷物和抽水。renewable energy (=energy such as solar or wind energy that can be replaced naturally) 可再生能源Switching to sources of renewable energy will reduce carbon emissions. 改用可再生能源可以减少碳排放量。alternative energy (=energy from sources other than oil, coal, or nuclear energy) 替代能源It is the first form of public transport to be powered by alternative energy. 这是第一种由替代能源提供动力的公共交通工具。clean energy (=which does not cause pollution) 清洁能源Iceland possesses sufficient quantities of clean energy sources that it does not need to rely on fossil fuels. 冰岛拥有足够的清洁能源，无需依赖矿物燃料。energy + NOUNenergy use 能源消耗30%30% of all our energy use is in the home. 家庭能耗占总能耗的30%。energy efficiency 能效This guide provides advice on ways of improving energy efficiency. 本指南为如何提高能效提供建议。energy consumption 能源消耗We all need to reduce our energy consumption. 我们都应减少能耗。energy needs/requirements 能源需求(量)65%65% of the country’s energy needs are met by imported oil. 该国能源需求量的65%依靠石油进口。energy production 能源生产hydroelectricity and other methods of energy production 水力发电及其他能源生产方式energy resources 能源资源The world’s energy resources are being used up at an alarming rate. 世界能源以惊人的速度逐渐耗尽an energy shortage 能源短缺nCalifornia experienced energy shortages that in turn led to power outages.an energy crisis 能源危机nEurope could soon face an energy crisis.energy supplies 能源供应nWe must secure the country’s future energy supplies.an energy company 能源公司na state-owned energy companythe energy industry 能源工业nregulation of the energy industryan energy bill 能源账单nWe are looking at ways of cutting our energy bill.energy prices 能源价格nEnergy prices are likely to rise significantly in the near future.phrasesa source/form of energy 能源Coal is more expensive than other sources of energy. 煤比其他能源价格高。the demand for energy 能源需求The demand for energy in developing countries will continue to grow. 发展中国家的能源需求将继续增长。 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things 力量，活力verbsnhave energyHe always has plenty of energy!nput some energy into somethingTry to put more energy into your game.nchannel your energy into something (also devote your energy to something) (=use most of your energy doing something)She should channel more of her energy into her studies.conserve energy (=use as little energy as possible) 节省能源nThe lions spend much of the day sleeping, conserving energy for the hunt.nrun out of energy (=have no more energy)The players seemed to be running out of energy.nlack energy (=have no energy)She lacked the energy to continue.nsomething takes/requires energyClimbing with a full backpack takes a lot of energy.nyour energy flags (=it becomes less and you become tired)After eight laps of the running track, my energy began to flag.nphrasesbe full of energy/be bursting with energy (=have a lot of energy)I felt happy and full of energy.The stage was bursting with energy.a lack of energyCommon symptoms include a loss of appetite and a lack of energy.a burst of energy (=a short sudden increase in energy)He tried to summon up one final burst of energy, but his legs wouldn’t respond.nadjectivesboundless energy (=that seems to have no limit)The children ran up and down the beach with boundless energy.youthful energy (=energy that young people naturally have)She is very talented and full of youthful energy.creative energy (=that makes you want to write, draw, paint etc)We have seen an explosion of creative energy from the band this year.nervous energy (=energy that comes from being nervous or excited)She seems to thrive on nervous energy.nenergy + NOUNenergy levels (=the amount of energy someone has)Regular exercise increases your energy levels.Examples from the Corpus
energy• However, far more use is made of geothermal energy for direct heat.• Cassidy certainly has energy, if you consider he will be 62 in June.• In a multi-electron atom, the lowest energy shells fill up first.• Certain vitamins can give you more energy, if you're always feeling tired.• nuclear energy• These equations affect inputs, memory, recall, determination of energy levels, convergence, and stability.• the world's energy resources• Vortex missile ... ... creates a whirlpool of seething energy ... ... our only vortex missile.• He teaches that essential oils can also be used to balance the subtle energy forces in the body similar to acupuncture.• Watkins will need more than energy and experience to turn the department around.• Only children had the energy for play, the adults were in a permanent state of weariness.• I don't have the time or the energy to go out in the evenings.• She's got tremendous energy and a huge capacity for hard work.• Do we actually come out ahead by carrying out this scheme, trading uranium energy for helium-3 energy?Origin energy (1500-1600) Late Latin energia, from Greek energeia “activity”, from ergon “work”en·er·gy noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →COLLOCATIONS2LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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en‧er‧gy S2 W1 AC /ˈenədʒi $ -ər-/
noun (plural energies)
The water is heated using energy from the sun.
The problem with nuclear energy is dealing with the waste.
2. [uncountable] the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things:
Where do those kids get their energy from?
Are you suffering from a lack of energy?
The city is full of creative energy.
I really put a lot of energy into what I do.
He wants to conserve his energy for next week's game (=use as little energy as possible now, so that you have more energy to use later).
3. [uncountable] a special power that some people believe exists in their bodies and in some buildings:
There was a lot of energy in the room this morning – did you feel it?
4. [uncountable] technical in physics, the ability that something has to work or move:
kinetic energy
5. sb’s energies the effort and interest that you use to do things
apply/devote/channel your energies into/to something
She’s devoting all her energies to the wedding plans.
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▪generate/produce energy a power plant that generates energy from household waste
▪supply/provide energy The wind farm will provide enough energy for 100,000 homes.
▪store energy Batteries store the energy from the solar panels.
▪use energy Washing machines use a lot of energy.
▪conserve energy (=not waste any energy) An efficient boiler will conserve energy and save you money.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + energy
▪solar energy The water pump is powered by solar energy.
▪nuclear/atomic energy a report on the cost of nuclear energy
▪wind/wave energy The windmill uses wind energy to crush grain and pump water.
▪renewable energy (=energy such as solar or wind energy that can be replaced naturally) Switching to sources of renewable energy will reduce carbon emissions.
▪alternative energy (=energy from sources other than oil, coal, or nuclear energy) It is the first form of public transport to be powered by alternative energy.
▪clean energy (=which does not cause pollution) Iceland possesses sufficient quantities of clean energy sources that it does not need to rely on fossil fuels.
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▪energy use 30% of all our energy use is in the home.
▪energy efficiency This guide provides advice on ways of improving energy efficiency.
▪energy consumption We all need to reduce our energy consumption.
▪energy needs/requirements 65% of the country’s energy needs are met by imported oil.
▪energy production hydro-electricity and other methods of energy production
▪energy resources The world’s energy resources are being used up at an alarming rate.
▪an energy shortage California experienced energy shortages that in turn led to power outages.
▪an energy crisis Europe could soon face an energy crisis.
▪energy supplies We must secure the country’s future energy supplies.
▪an energy company a state-owned energy company
▪the energy industry regulation of the energy industry
▪an energy bill We are looking at ways of cutting our energy bill.
▪energy prices Energy prices are likely to rise significantly in the near future.
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▪a source/form of energy Coal is more expensive than other sources of energy.
▪the demand for energy The demand for energy in developing countries will continue to grow.
■ verbs
▪have energy He always has plenty of energy!
▪put some energy into something Try to put more energy into your game.
▪channel your energy into something (also devote your energy to something ) (=use most of your energy doing something) She should channel more of her energy into her studies.
▪conserve energy (=use as little energy as possible) The lions spend much of the day sleeping, conserving energy for the hunt.
▪run out of energy (=have no more energy) The players seemed to be running out of energy.
▪lack energy (=have no energy) She lacked the energy to continue.
▪something takes/requires energy Climbing with a full backpack takes a lot of energy.
▪your energy flags (=it becomes less and you become tired) After eight laps of the running track, my energy began to flag.
■ phrases
▪be full of energy/be bursting with energy (=have a lot of energy) I felt happy and full of energy. | The stage was bursting with energy.
▪a lack of energy Common symptoms include a loss of appetite and a lack of energy.
▪a burst of energy (=a short sudden increase in energy) He tried to summon up one final burst of energy, but his legs wouldn’t respond.
■ adjectives
▪boundless energy (=that seems to have no limit) The children ran up and down the beach with boundless energy.
▪youthful energy (=energy that young people naturally have) She is very talented and full of youthful energy.
▪creative energy (=that makes you want to write, draw, paint etc) We have seen an explosion of creative energy from the band this year.
▪nervous energy (=energy that comes from being nervous or excited) She seems to thrive on nervous energy.
■ energy + NOUN
▪energy levels (=the amount of energy someone has) Regular exercise increases your energy levels.
en‧er‧gy S2 W1 AC /ˈenədʒi $ -ər-/
noun (plural energies) Date: 1500-1600
Language: Late Latin
Origin: energia, from Greek energeia 'activity', from ergon 'work'
1. [uncountable] power that is used to provide heat, operate machines etc:Language: Late Latin
Origin: energia, from Greek energeia 'activity', from ergon 'work'
2. [uncountable] the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things:
3. [uncountable] a special power that some people believe exists in their bodies and in some buildings:
4. [uncountable] technical in physics, the ability that something has to work or move:
5. sb’s energies the effort and interest that you use to do things
apply/devote/channel your energies into/to something
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Environmental damage 环境破坏
cause/contribute to climate change/global warming引起气候变化／全球变暖 produce pollution/CO2/greenhouse (gas) emissions产生污染／二氧化碳／温室气体排放 damage/destroy the environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs破坏环境／海洋生态系统／臭氧层／珊瑚礁 degrade ecosystems/habitats/the environment使生态系统／栖息地／环境退化 harm the environment/wildlife/marine life危害环境／野生动物／海洋生物 threaten natural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction构成对自然栖息地／沿海生态系统／物种灭绝的威胁 deplete natural resources/the ozone layer大量损耗自然资源／臭氧层 pollute rivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans污染河流湖泊／航道／空气／大气层／环境／海洋 contaminate groundwater/the soil/food/crops污染地下水／土壤／食物／庄稼 log forests/rainforests/trees采伐森林／热带雨林／树木
Protecting the environment 保护环境
address/combat/tackle the threat/effects/impact of climate change设法解决／防止／应对气候变化带来的威胁／影响／冲击 fight/take action on/reduce/stop global warming对抗／采取行动应对／减缓／阻止全球变暖 limit/curb/control air/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution控制空气／水／大气／环境污染 cut/reduce pollution/greenhouse gas emissions减少污染／温室气体排放 offset carbon/CO2 emissions抵消碳／二氧化碳的排放 reduce (the size of) your carbon footprint减少碳足迹（量） achieve/promote sustainable development实现／促进可持续发展 preserve/conserve biodiversity/natural resources保持生物多样性；保护自然资源 protect endangered species/a coastal ecosystem保护濒危物种／沿海生态系统 prevent/stop soil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems防止／阻止水土流失／过度捕捞／大面积森林砍伐／对生态系统的破坏 raise awareness of environmental issues增强环境意识 save the planet/the rainforests/an endangered species拯救地球／热带雨林／濒危物种
Energy and resources 能源和资源
conserve/save/consume/waste energy保护／节约／消耗／浪费能源 manage/exploit/be rich in natural resources管理／开发／有丰富的自然资源 dump/dispose of hazardous/toxic/nuclear waste倾倒／处理有害／有毒／核废料 dispose of/throw away litter/( rubbish/especially
BrE ( garbage/especially
NAmE ( trash/sewageNAmE 处理／扔掉垃圾／废物；排放污水 use/be made from recycled/recyclable/biodegradable material使用回收／可回收／可生物降解材料；由回收／可回收／可生物降解材料制成 recycle bottles/packaging/paper/plastic/waste回收瓶子／包装材料／纸／塑料／废品 promote/encourage recycling/sustainable development/the use of renewable energy促进／鼓励回收利用／可持续发展／使用可再生能源 develop/invest in/promote renewable energy研发／投资／推动可再生能源 reduce your dependence/reliance on fossil fuels减少对化石燃料的依赖 get/obtain/generate/produce electricity from wind, solar and wave power/renewable sources利用风、太阳能、潮汐／可再生能源发电 build/develop a (50-megawatt/offshore) wind farm修建一座（50 兆瓦／海上）风力发电站 install/be fitted with/be powered by solar panels安装太阳能板；由太阳能板提供动力