environment
gb/ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/ us/ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
A2
English
~ 800
környezet
NOUN
A2
1
környezet
B1
Usage pattern:
the environment
We must take action to protect the environment.
Lépnünk kell, hogy megvédjük a környezetet.
Pollution is harming the environment at an alarming rate.
A szennyezés riasztó ütemben károsítja a környezetet.
The company has pledged to reduce its impact on the environment.
Global warming is one of the most serious threats to the environment.
Learner examples
We should keep the environment clean.
Tisztán kell tartanunk a környezetet.
Factories can harm the environment.
A gyárak károsíthatják a környezetet.
Many people work to protect the environment.
The environment is important for all life.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'environment' with 'nature'. While they overlap, 'environment' can also refer to human-made surroundings or social contexts.
Meaning
surroundings in nature
Collocations
protect the environment
|damage the environment
|environmental protection
|natural environment
|environmental impact
Synonyms
ecosystem (Refers more specifically to the community of living things and their environment, not the global environment as a whole.)
Antonyms
built environment (Refers to human-made surroundings such as buildings and roads.)
Themes
science
|nature
|society
Definition
The world of nature, including air, water, land, plants, and animals.
The air, water, land, and all living and non-living things that exist naturally around us.
NOUN
B1
2
környezet
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s environment
A positive work environment can increase productivity.
A pozitív munkakörnyezet növelheti a termelékenységet.
Children need a safe and supportive environment to grow.
A gyerekeknek biztonságos és támogató környezetre van szükségük a fejlődéshez.
The political environment has changed significantly in recent years.
Studying abroad exposes students to a new cultural environment.
Learner examples
This school has a good learning environment.
Ebben az iskolában jó a tanulási környezet.
She works in a friendly environment.
Barátságos környezetben dolgozik.
A safe environment is important for children.
He grew up in a poor environment.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'environment' here with just physical surroundings; it also includes social and emotional conditions.
Meaning
surrounding conditions or situation
Collocations
work environment
|home environment
|learning environment
|social environment
|safe environment
Synonyms
setting (Refers more to the physical or situational background; less about influence or conditions.)
Antonyms
isolation (Refers to being separated from any surrounding circumstances or influences.)
Themes
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
The situation and conditions around a person or thing.
The set of circumstances, conditions, or influences that affect the development or behavior of a person, group, or activity.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
környezet
B2
Usage pattern:
development environment
The software must be tested in different environments before release.
A szoftvert a kiadás előtt különböző környezetekben kell tesztelni.
He set up a virtual environment for Python development.
Python-fejlesztéshez létrehozott egy virtuális környezetet.
This game won't run in your current environment.
Learner examples
I use a Windows environment at work.
A munkahelyemen Windows-környezetet használok.
We build apps in a test environment.
Tesztkörnyezetben fejlesztünk alkalmazásokat.
This program needs a special computer environment.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'environment' with 'program'; it refers to the system where programs run, not the program itself.
Meaning
computing system setup
Collocations
development environment
|runtime environment
|virtual environment
Synonyms
platform (Often refers specifically to the operating system or hardware; 'environment' can be broader.)
Antonyms
bare metal (Refers to running without an operating system or supporting software.)
Themes
technology
Definition
In computers, the system of hardware and software where programs work.
In computing, the combination of hardware, operating system, and other software that provides a platform for applications to run.
Grammar
Dictionary form
environment
IPA
GB/ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
US/ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
Syllables & stress
en - vir - on - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vir)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: environment
- Plural: environments
Word family
Forms
environments
noun
Core family
environmental
adjective B1
environmentally
adverb B2
Related words
environmentalist
noun B2
Advanced or less common
environmentalism
noun
Expressions
hostile environment
1/hɑstˈaɪl ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
unfriendly or dangerous surroundings
A place or situation that is not safe or welcoming.
Examples
- The desert is a hostile environment for most animals.
- Bullying can create a hostile environment at school.
in a... environment
1/ˈɪn ə | ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
within certain surroundings or conditions
In a particular place or situation with certain conditions.
Examples
- Children learn best in a supportive environment.
- Plants grow well in a warm environment.
natural environment
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
parts of nature not made by humans
The land, water, air, plants, and animals that exist without human changes.
Examples
- Tourism can harm the natural environment if not managed carefully.
- Protecting the natural environment is everyone's responsibility.
safe environment
1/sˈeɪf ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
surroundings without danger or harm
A place where people are not in danger and feel secure.
Examples
- Children need a safe environment to grow and learn.
- The hospital provides a safe environment for patients.
work environment
1/wˈɚk ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
conditions in a workplace
The physical place and social conditions where you work.
Examples
- A positive work environment can boost employee morale.
- She enjoys the relaxed work environment at her office.