pollutant

/pəˈluːtənt/ /pəˈlʌtənt/

Meanings

noun

污染物，污染源

A foreign substance that makes something dirty, or impure, especially waste from human activities.

Examples :

"Car exhaust is a major pollutant in many cities, making the air unhealthy to breathe. "

汽车尾气是许多城市的主要污染物，使空气变得不健康，不适合呼吸。

Related Words

activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

活动，积极性

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

维修站通道里一片繁忙景象。

cities noun

/ˈsɪtiz/

城市，都市

"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."

圣保罗是南美洲最大的城市，也是一个特大都市。

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

东西，事物

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

我朋友告诉我盒子里有东西，但我还不知道那是什么。

foreign noun

/ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɔɹən/

外国人，外宾.

"The foreign student in my class has a different cultural background than the rest of us. "

我们班里的那位外国学生，文化背景和我们其他人不太一样。

exhaust noun

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

排气, 尾气。

"The car's exhaust was making a loud rumbling noise. "

那辆车的排气管发出了很大的轰隆声。

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

物质, 材料

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

科学家仔细检查了这种物质，以确定它的化学成分。

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

制作，构成。

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

这款精巧的模型飞机的制作，展现了学生的精湛技艺。

unhealthy adjective

/ʌnˈhɛl.θi/

不健康的，有害健康的

"The villagers lived in unhealthy surroundings."

村民们生活在不健康的环境中。

makes noun

/meɪks/

品牌，型号。

"What make of car do you drive?"

你开的是什么牌子的车？

impure verb

/ɪmˈpjʊr/ /ɪmˈpjʊər/

玷污，污染。

"The spilled juice impurely stained the white tablecloth. "

洒出来的果汁玷污了白色的桌布。

breathe verb

/bɹiːð/ /bɹið/

呼吸，喘气

"Before the big presentation, Sarah took a deep breath and felt more calm. "

在大型演示之前，萨拉深吸一口气，感觉更平静了。