non-renewable
US /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈnuː.ə.bəl/
UK /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈnuː.ə.bəl/
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不可再生
a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption
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Fossil fuels are a prime example of a non-renewable resource.
化石燃料是不可再生资源的一个主要例子。
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We need to reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
我们需要减少对不可再生能源的依赖。