extinction
US /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
名詞
1.
滅絕
the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct
範例:
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The dodo bird's extinction was caused by human activity.
渡渡鳥的滅絕是由人類活動造成的。
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Climate change is accelerating the rate of species extinction.
氣候變化正在加速物種滅絕的速度。
2.
熄滅, 消亡
the fact or process of a fire, volcano, or light ceasing to burn or shine
範例:
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The sudden extinction of the campfire left them in darkness.
篝火的突然熄滅讓他們陷入黑暗。
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The extinction of the star marked the end of its life cycle.
恆星的熄滅標誌著其生命週期的結束。
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