noun · neutral
environment
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/en·VIRON·ment
the natural and human-made conditions that surround people, animals, and plants
Examples
“The rapid growth of factories has harmed the local environment.”
“Students often discuss ways to protect the environment in Task 2 essays.”
“The city council is trying to improve the urban environment by planting trees.”
Band 8 sentence
“In my opinion, sustainable urban planning is essential to reduce the negative impacts on the environment and improve residents' quality of life.”
Collocations
- protect the environment
- environmental problems
- urban environment
Word family
Common mistakes
Many environment is damaged in big cities.→The environment in many big cities is damaged.
I want to protect nature and environment.→I want to protect nature and the environment.
Say it for a higher band
5nature→6surroundings→7+environment
Synonyms
surroundings
nature
Easily confused
surroundings
“She enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the small village.”
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