habitat loss
US /ˈhæb.ə.tæt lɔːs/
UK /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt lɒs/
名詞
棲息地喪失, 生境喪失
the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species, often due to human activity
範例:
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Deforestation is the leading cause of habitat loss for many tropical birds.
森林砍伐是許多熱帶鳥類棲息地喪失的主要原因。
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Urban expansion often leads to significant habitat loss for local wildlife.
城市擴張往往導致當地野生動物棲息地的大量喪失。