environment
From Wiktionary
environment is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.
[change] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ɪnˈvaɪə.rən.ment/
- SAMPA: /In"vaI@.r@n.m@nt/
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[change] Noun
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- The environment is the natural world: forests, rivers, grasslands, oceans, etc.
- We have to do more to protect the environment from pollution.
- Your environment is the situation or area that you live, work, or spend time in, including the people, buildings, vehicles, etc.
- When we moved to the city, we found ourselves in a comepletely new social environment.
- This course will prepare students for a career in a software engineering environment in industry or research.
