| 词汇 | extinction |
| 释义 | extinction noun [ U ] uk/ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ us/ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ C1 灭绝;绝种 a situation in which something no longer exists The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago. 恐龙灭绝于数百万年前。 Many species of plants and animals are in danger of/threatened with extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist). 多种动植物濒临灭绝的危险。 Some people predict the extinction of family life as we know it today. 一些人预言我们现在熟知的家庭生活方式将会消亡。 |
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