extinction
US /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
名词
1.
灭绝
the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct
示例:
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The dodo bird's extinction was caused by human activity.
渡渡鸟的灭绝是由人类活动造成的。
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Climate change is accelerating the rate of species extinction.
气候变化正在加速物种灭绝的速度。
2.
熄灭, 消亡
the fact or process of a fire, volcano, or light ceasing to burn or shine
示例:
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The sudden extinction of the campfire left them in darkness.
篝火的突然熄灭让他们陷入黑暗。
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The extinction of the star marked the end of its life cycle.
恒星的熄灭标志着其生命周期的结束。
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