sustainability
gb/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/ us/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8200
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
environmentally responsible long-term use
The state of using the environment and natural resources in a careful way so that nature can stay healthy for a long time.
Vzorec užití:
the sustainability of [an activity/system]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "sustainability" with "sustenance". "Sustainability" is about long-term balance and continuing over time, especially with nature and resources, while "sustenance" means food or something that keeps you alive. Another mistake is using it as a countable noun (e.g. *"many sustainabilities"*); in modern English it is almost always uncountable.
Synonyma
environmental responsibility (Focuses more on moral duty, while "sustainability" focuses on long-term balance and practical choices.)
Antonyma
environmental degradation (Describes the process of the environment getting worse, which sustainability aims to prevent.)
Kolokace
environmental sustainability
|sustainability goals
|sustainability practices
|sustainability initiatives
|sustainability standards
|sustainability report
Témata
environment
|politics
|business
|nature
|science
Příklady
- The company has committed to sustainability by reducing waste and cutting its carbon emissions.
- Urban planning now places a strong emphasis on sustainability and green infrastructure.
- Investors increasingly look at a firm's sustainability performance before buying its shares.
- Education about sustainability helps people understand how daily choices affect the planet.
- The conference focused on sustainability in agriculture and food production.
Učební příklady
- Sustainability is important for the future of our planet.
- Many students are interested in jobs that support sustainability.
- Good sustainability plans can protect forests and clean water.
- The city started a new program to improve sustainability.
- Our school teaches us about recycling and sustainability.
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B2
property
2
long-term viability or stability
The ability of a plan, business, or activity to keep going for a long time without big problems.
Vzorec užití:
the sustainability of [a plan/business/system]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "sustainable" instead of "sustainability" in noun positions (e.g. *"the sustainable of this plan"*). Use "sustainability" as the noun ("the sustainability of this plan") and "sustainable" as the adjective ("this plan is sustainable").
Synonyma
viability ("Viability" is broader and slightly more formal; "sustainability" often highlights lasting over time with stable resources.)
Antonyma
instability (If something is unstable, it cannot continue in a steady way over time, so its sustainability is low or missing.)
Kolokace
financial sustainability
|economic sustainability
|long-term sustainability
|organizational sustainability
|question the sustainability of
|ensure sustainability
Témata
business
|economics
|work
Příklady
- Analysts are questioning the sustainability of the company’s rapid growth.
- We need to examine the long-term sustainability of this healthcare system.
- The project failed mainly because its financial sustainability was never secured.
- They redesigned the business model to improve its sustainability in a changing market.
- Workload sustainability is a serious issue in many hospitals.
Učební příklady
- Some people worry about the sustainability of this business model.
- We must think about the sustainability of our plan after the first year.
- The charity needs financial sustainability to keep helping people.
- The manager talked about the sustainability of our current workload.
- They changed the program to improve its sustainability.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
sustainability
IPA
GB/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
US/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sus - tain - ab - il - ity (5 slabik)
Stress on 4th syllable (il)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: sustainability
- Plural: sustainabilities
Příbuzná slova
Forms
sustainabilities
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unsustainable
adjective B2
unsustainably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
sustenance
noun
Výrazy
corporate sustainability
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
company focus on long-term impacts
How a company manages its actions so that it can continue for a long time without harming the environment, people, or its own future.
Příklady
- Corporate sustainability is now a central part of many firms’ strategies.
- The CEO highlighted corporate sustainability achievements in the annual meeting.
- They hired a new director of corporate sustainability to lead green initiatives.
economic sustainability
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
long-term health of an economy
A situation where an economy can keep working and growing for a long time without big crises.
Příklady
- The report warns that rising debt threatens the country’s economic sustainability.
- Tourism policies must balance economic sustainability with protection of local culture.
- Economic sustainability is one of the main pillars of the new development plan.
environmental sustainability
1/ɪnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
long-term health of environment
Using land, water, air, and energy in a way that keeps nature healthy for a long time.
Příklady
- Environmental sustainability has become a key goal in city planning.
- The course introduces students to environmental sustainability and climate change.
- New laws aim to improve environmental sustainability in the mining industry.
financial sustainability
1/fɪnˈænʃəl səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
ability to stay funded long-term
The ability of a group, project, or business to pay its costs for a long time without always needing extra money from outside.
Příklady
- The nonprofit is rethinking its financial sustainability after a cut in government grants.
- User fees were introduced to improve the financial sustainability of the service.
- Without financial sustainability, the program will close in two years.
long-term sustainability
1/lˈɔŋ tˈɚm səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
ability to last far into future
Sustainability not just for a short time, but for many years in the future.
Příklady
- We need to think about the long-term sustainability of this policy.
- Short-term profits may damage the long-term sustainability of the business.
- The plan looks good now, but its long-term sustainability is uncertain.
social sustainability
1/sˈoʊʃəl səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
long-term fairness and stability in society
Keeping a society fair, safe, and stable for all people over a long time.
Příklady
- Affordable housing is critical for social sustainability in big cities.
- The study links social sustainability with access to education and healthcare.
- Policies for social sustainability aim to reduce inequality and exclusion.
sustainability goals
1/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti ɡˈoʊlz/
fixed phrase
targets for better sustainability
Clear results that a group or country wants to reach to improve sustainability.
Příklady
- The company’s sustainability goals include cutting emissions by 50 percent.
- Many cities have set ambitious sustainability goals for 2030.
- We review our sustainability goals each year and adjust them if needed.
sustainability initiatives
1/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪvz/
fixed phrase
projects to improve sustainability
New programs or actions that try to make an organization, city, or school more sustainable.
Příklady
- The university has launched several sustainability initiatives on campus.
- Local businesses joined citywide sustainability initiatives to reduce plastic use.
- Employees are encouraged to suggest new sustainability initiatives each year.
sustainability report
1/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
document on an organization’s sustainability
A written document where a company or group explains what it does about sustainability and how well it is doing.
Příklady
- The firm publishes a detailed sustainability report every year.
- Investors used the sustainability report to assess the company’s risks.
- Their latest sustainability report shows progress on energy use and waste.
sustainability strategy
1/səstˌeɪnəbˈɪlɪti stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
formal
overall plan for sustainability
A long-term plan that explains how an organization will become or stay sustainable.
Příklady
- The board approved a new sustainability strategy for the next decade.
- Their sustainability strategy focuses on clean energy and fair labor practices.
- We are updating our sustainability strategy to match new regulations.