environment
noun uk/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ us/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/
(NATURE)
the environment[ S ]B1 自然环境
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live
Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment. 一些化学品因对环境有破坏作用已被禁止使用。
We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution. 我们在防治污染保护环境方面做得还不够。
(SURROUNDINGS)
B2 [ C ]环境；周围状况
the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work
The office is quite bright and airy - it's a pleasant working environment. 办公室明亮、通风，工作环境不错。
As a parent you try to create a stable home environment. 作为父母，你应尽力创造一个安定的家庭环境。
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- A loving family environment gives children that sense of stability and permanence which they need.
- Industry is still a mainly male environment.
- Studies show that if a working environment is pleasant, productivity increases.
- Given the right environment, children are like sponges and will soak up information.
- Adaptability is a necessary quality in an ever-changing work environment.