environment noun ⇨environment (the home/working environment)⇨nature2 (protect the environment)
environment
noun
environment ♦︎ setting ♦︎ surroundings ♦︎ background ♦︎ backdropThese are all words for the type of place in which sb/sth exists or is situated.这些词均表示环境、背景。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in an environment / a setting / surroundings◆against a / the background / backdrop (of sth)◆(a / an) attractive / perfect environment / setting / surroundings / background / backdrop◆(a / an) pleasant / idyllic environment / setting / surroundings◆(a) beautiful setting / surroundings / backdrop◆a dramatic setting / background / backdrop◆(a) peaceful environment / setting / surroundings◆(a / an) new / unfamiliar environment / setting / surroundings◆sb / sth's immediate environment / surroundings◆(a) rural environment / setting / surroundings / backdrop◆the / sb's / sth's natural environment / setting / surroundings / backdrop◆to provide / create an environment / a setting / surroundings / a background / a backdrop◆to adapt to / blend in with your / the environment / surroundings■environment [countable] the conditions in a place that affect the behaviour and development of sb/sth（影响个体行为或事物发展的）环境◆For many, school seemed to be a hostile environment.对许多人来说，学校这个环境似乎是不利的。◆An unhappy home environment can affect children's behaviour.不幸的家庭环境可能会影响孩子的行为。◆We aim to provide a pleasant working environment.我们目的是要营造一个令人愉快的工作环境。 see also milieu ⇨ context■setting [countable] a place or situation of a particular type, in which sth happens or exists环境；背景◆It was the perfect setting for a wonderful celebration.环境气氛无可挑剔，正适合办一场精彩的庆典。◆People behave differently in different social settings.人们在不同的社交场境下有不同的行为表现。■surroundings [plural] everything that is around or near sb/sth周遭环境◆His paintings try to capture the beauty of the surroundings.他的画试图捕捉周围环境的美。◆She was not aware of her surroundings for a while.过了一会儿，她才注意到周围的环境。■background [countable, usually singular] the things or area behind or around the main objects or people in a place or picture背景；后景◆The mountains in the background were capped with snow.远处的群山山峰覆盖着白雪。◆The areas of water stand out against the dark background.水域的部分在深色背景的映衬下很显眼。OPPthe foreground ⇨ leadnoun1■backdrop [countable, usually singular] (written) the scenery surrounding an event; the things or area behind the main objects in a place（事件发生时）周围的陪衬景物；背景◆The events took place against the dramatic backdrop of the Atlas mountains.这些事发生在美丽如画的阿特拉斯群山之中。◆White walls provide the perfect backdrop for wooden furniture.白色的墙壁成了木质家具极佳的陪衬。
nature2
noun
the exact nature of the problem问题的确切性质the beauties of nature自然界中美好的东西nature ♦︎ the environment ♦︎ wildlife ♦︎ life ♦︎ ecosystem ♦︎ the wild ♦︎ the natural worldThese words all mean the world and the plants and animals that live in it.这些词均表示自然界、生态环境、野生动植物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in nature / the environment / an ecosystem / the wild◆(a / an / the) marine / terrestrial / aquatic environment / wildlife / life / ecosystem◆to protect the environment / wildlife / ... life / the natural world◆to damage the environment / wildlife / ... life◆to benefit / preserve / save / affect / destroy the environment / wildlife■nature ( Nature) [uncountable] all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people; the way that things happen in the physical world when it is not controlled by people自然界；大自然；自然方式◆Take time to appreciate the beauties of nature.悠闲地欣赏自然界中美好的东西。◆The forces of nature are constantly reshaping our world.自然界的力量在不断重塑我们的世界。◆It seemed against the laws of nature that such a creature could even exist.竟有这样的生物存在，这似乎有违自然规律。◆Just let nature take its course.就顺其自然吧。◆Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less.她的疾病表示天意在告诉她不要太劳累。ⓘ You cannot use the nature to talk about plants, animals and the natural world.不可用the nature（加定冠词the）指自然界◆the beauties of the natureWhen you are just talking about your immediate surroundings it is usually better to use a different word.指附近的环境时，最好用其他的词◆They stopped to admire nature.◆They stopped to admire the scenery / countryside.他们停下来欣赏风景／乡村景色。 see also countryside,scenery ⇨ country2▸natural
adjective
◆a country's natural resources(= its coal, oil, forests, etc.)一国的自然资源▸naturally
adverb
◆naturally occurring chemicals天然存在的化学物质■the environment [singular] the natural world in which people, animals and plants live, especially when it is threatened or has been damaged by human activity（尤指受到人类活动威胁或破坏的）自然环境，生态环境◆There is increasing public concern about pollution of the environment.公众对环境污染的忧虑日益加深。▸environmental
adjective
◆the environmental impact of pollution污染对环境的影响▸environmentally
adverb
◆an environmentally sensitive area(= one that is easily damaged or that contains rare animals, plants, etc.)生态环境脆弱的地区■wildlife / /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ / [uncountable] animals that are wild and live in a natural environment that is not controlled by people野生动物；野生生物◆Development of the area would endanger wildlife.开发这一地区将会危及野生生物。◆The area is an important wildlife habitat.该地区是重要的野生动物栖息地。■life [uncountable] living things生物；活物◆pond life池塘生物◆Yet more species of plant and animal life die out as their very specialized habitat is disturbed.还有更多的动植物物种因为其专属的栖息地受到干扰而灭绝。◆Is there intelligent life on other planets?其他星球上存在具有智慧的生物吗？■ecosystem /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm; NAmEˈiːkoʊsɪstəm/ [countable] all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment生态系统◆Islands often support delicate ecosystems that evolved without any need for defence.岛屿上所维系的生态系统大多很脆弱，是在无需防御的情况下演化而成的。■the wild [countable, singular] a natural environment that is not controlled by people自然环境；野生状态◆The bird is too tame now to survive in the wild.这只鸟已经驯化了，现在难以在野生环境中生存。◆The animals were released back into the wild when they had recovered.这些动物在康复后被放归野生环境。■the ˌnatural ˈworld [countable, singular] the earth's plants, animals and natural features that have not been created or changed by human actions自然界◆Many medicines are made from ingredients found in the natural world.许多药是用从自然界找到的原料制成的。