environment
US /ɪnˈvaɪ.rə.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈvaɪ.rə.mənt/
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環境, 周囲
the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates
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The polar bear's natural environment is the Arctic.
ホッキョクグマの自然環境は北極です。
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A healthy work environment is crucial for productivity.
健全な職場環境は生産性にとって不可欠です。
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環境, 自然
the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity
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Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility.
環境保護は皆の責任です。
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Climate change is a major threat to the global environment.
気候変動は地球環境に対する大きな脅威です。