| 单词 | pollution |
| 释义 | pollution (pəluːʃən ) 1. uncountable noun B1+ Pollution is the process of polluting water, air, or land, especially with poisonous chemicals. The fine was for the company's pollution of the air near its plants. [+ of] Recycling also helps control environmental pollution by reducing the need for waste dumps. 2. uncountable noun B1 Pollution is poisonous or dirty substances that are polluting the water, air, or land somewhere. The level of pollution in the river was falling. Synonyms: waste, poisons, dirt, impurities Collocations: air pollution It can be traced in part to air pollution, excessive hygiene, changes in diet and environment, and that people have become genetically mismatched to the world around them. Times, Sunday Times (2008) About 40,000 people die prematurely from illnesses linked to air pollution each year in Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A study from Rice University, in Texas, found that the smoke from a grill could add to air pollution - that can lead to bouts of asthma. The Sun (2014) There will be more atmospheric pollution over wider areas. The Crisis of Life on Earth - our legacy from the second millenium (1990) One of the commonest forms of exposure to free radicals is atmospheric pollution. The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988) Any increase in atmospheric pollution brings a rise in potentially dangerous conditions such as asthma. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It is also possible to scratch and infect the bites, or for the bites to flare up from environmental pollution such as exhaust fumes. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The research will focus specifically on environmental pollution and the best way of coping with it. Times, Sunday Times (2007) His dream of incessant urbanisation and the environmental pollution it entails is very much a reality. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Good ventilation helps to reduce indoor air pollution but this is not always possible. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Most deaths are caused by indoor pollution from cooking and heating with dung and twigs. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Indoor air pollution is particularly dangerous because exposure to it is so constant. An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990) Few governmental entities, by contrast, effectively limit pollution from burning fossil fuels such as diesel fuel or coal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To limit pollution from the spill, soil was excavated, and testing for chlorides was done, and the tests indicated acceptable chloride levels. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From 1972, measures to limit pollution and improve waste management were adopted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its remote location in a hostile environment limits pollution from human and animal populations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The ministers were expected to press companies for billions of dollars towards pollution reduction plans. Times, Sunday Times If we could spend much less to hit pollution reduction targets, why weren't we? Times, Sunday Times This time they have made a public commitment to set binding pollution reduction targets and claim to support carbon cap and trade schemes. Times, Sunday Times Environmental engineers administer pollution reduction, green engineering, and industrial ecology. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was eight times more than the money they spent on pollution reduction research. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If pollution regulations change, factories have to replace or retrofit their equipment at prohibitive expense. Times, Sunday Times In some cases it can be done legitimately and in other cases it can breach the maritime pollution regulations. Times, Sunday Times This and stringent pollution regulations could spell the end of coal. Times, Sunday Times The report suggested that air pollution regulations can have large amplifying effects on global warming. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On watch, he must enforce all applicable regulations, such as safety of life at sea and pollution regulations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Requires any owner or operator of an air pollution source to maintain records, draft reports, sample emissions and other monitoring procedures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The sap and bark from the pulp logs was a major pollution source in the lower river. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In situ sampling devices are set up at increasing distances from the pollution source in the case of point source pollution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A point source has negligible extent, distinguishing it from other pollution source geometries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Identifying, regulating and upgrading single point pollution source such as a power plantor replacing a plant altogethermay also be more practical. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That set vehicle pollution standards for the first time and banned lead in petrol. Times, Sunday Times The automotive industry has a poor record of breaking the rules on air pollution standards and it has been far too slow to step up to the challenge. Times, Sunday Times He's also discussed pollution standards and speed limits. Houston Chronicle Tougher pollution standards would result in an additional four million tonnes of crop production globally per year, the authors said. Times, Sunday Times He also regulated how much those companies could pollute and closed plants that did not meet state pollution standards. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ground measurements are taken of ozone and mercury, two of the greatest pollution threats in the polar regions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even today, as pollution threats to health and the environment persist, the government keeps knowledge about the associated risks from the public. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For shipwrecks, particularly post-industrial age shipwrecks, pollution threats from wreck material may need to be investigated and recorded. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Specific pollution threats include acid rain, radioactive contamination, debris in outer space, stratospheric ozone depletion and toxic oil spills. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was cleaned to prevent pollution and prepared to be diver safe. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The use of ice tools might practically prevent pollution and eliminate work piece contamination. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At the time, this was the most up-to-date method to prevent pollution from power stations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Swift and firm enforcement can prevent pollution from occurring and can promote prompt cleanup and correction of existing pollution problems. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In larger commercial printers and copiers, a carbon filter in the air exhaust stream breaks down these oxides to prevent pollution of the office environment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would spare the region from continued urban sprawl and help to reduce pollution from car journeys. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Governments began to take notice and to discuss measures to reduce pollution. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) Good ventilation helps to reduce indoor air pollution but this is not always possible. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The agency should indeed be pressured to act on river pollution. Times,Sunday Times Young salmon are at risk from river pollution caused by industry, forestry and agricultural run-off. Times, Sunday Times This in turn leads to further addition to river pollution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Current threats include illegal hunting, entanglement in fishing nets and river pollution, as well as ongoing destruction of forest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For the fight against river pollution in this land of rivers continues in other parts of the state. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Over the past several years serious pollution incidents have been falling, largely because of our regulation. Times,Sunday Times The agency said this weekend that the overflows with deemed consents were not considered to be causing serious pollution, but new restrictions would be imposed on them. Times, Sunday Times Often thieves leave the pump nozzle open, so that diesel runs away on to the ground leading to serious pollution. Times, Sunday Times The industrial development of the lower banks led to serious pollution of the creek in the 20th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These and the sewage works outfalls are generally well-regulated, but there have been some serious pollution incidents as a result of poor agricultural practice. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Severe pollution incidents caused by water companies rose for the third year running last year but chief executives continued to be rewarded with high pay and bonuses. Times, Sunday Times Excessive application or application to sodden land or insufficient land area can result in direct runoff to watercourses, with the potential for causing severe pollution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A drastic increase in the use of coal led to severe pollution which caused discoloration of buildings and trees and the reduced prevalence of lichen. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Accidental runoff from sanitary sewers have led to severe pollution in a number of water ways. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The contaminated wastewater of these businesses flowed back into the pond, creating a severe pollution problem and environmental health hazard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Oil and sewage pollution also threaten this duck. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This, along with run-off from nearby cattle stocks and sewage pollution, has caused eutrophication of the river waters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All of these suffer from problems of degradation resulting from sewage pollution, deforestation and uncontrolled urban expansion in watershed areas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most people (61 per cent) think responsibility for solving climate change and air, water and soil pollution should be shared equally between the government, business and the public. Times,Sunday Times The uncontrolled disposal of toxic, chemical products, primarily from lead industries and battery manufactories, has also resulted in severe soil pollution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These actions will prevent unnecessary depletion of natural resources and will reduce air, water, and soil pollution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The puffball bioaccumulates heavy metals present in the soil, and can be used as a bioindicator of soil pollution by heavy metals and selenium. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Drivers of diesel cars could face tax rises under plans to tackle pollution in city centres, the transport secretary signalled yesterday. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Councils will continue to pilot schemes that improve air quality in city centres and help to tackle pollution. Times, Sunday Times (2008) His least publicised investment is a technology designed to tackle marine pollution. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I met brave journalists who were doing their best to expose forcible evictions, food adulteration, toxic pollution and graft. Times, Sunday Times In a clean air plan published this year, ministers promised to reduce levels of toxic pollution through measures such as curbs on diesel vehicles and wood-burning stoves. Times, Sunday Times The average diesel emits several times more toxic pollution than the legal limit. Times, Sunday Times On the road, the average diesel emits several times more toxic pollution than the legal limit that applies in laboratory tests. Times, Sunday Times It's hard to say what finally did for them - if overfishing didn't, then ship collisions, toxic pollution and dam-building probably did. Times, Sunday Times They found the risk was greatest for infants exposed to traffic pollution while in the womb or in their first few years. The Sun Campaigners against expansion have insisted that the aircraft emissions, added to the additional traffic pollution generated on the ground, will make this impossible. Times, Sunday Times The blame has been put on ozone, nitrogen oxides and particles that come from traffic pollution. Times, Sunday Times Wood-fired stoves seem to be warm and cosy yet their pollution can be worse than traffic pollution. Times, Sunday Times In bright and warm sunshine, traffic pollution can grow especially bad, becoming worse the longer the temperature inversion stays in place. Times, Sunday Times Whitebeams are hardy trees, resistant alike to cold gales and urban pollution. Times, Sunday Times The blame for that has been focused on urban pollution. Times, Sunday Times Nitrogen oxides originate from the usual urban pollution sources, but biogenic sources like trees are actually the largest source of volatile organic compounds, above industrial sources and cars. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By contrast, modern urban pollution comes mainly from vehicles, especially diesel engines, and the specks are tiny. Times, Sunday Times While the ecocentric view focused on biodiversity and wilderness protection the anthropocentric view focus on urban pollution and social justice. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 污染 Japanese: 汚染 |
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