deforestation
gb/dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
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Sostantivo
B2
process
1
large-scale clearing of forests
when many trees are cut down and forests disappear
Schema d'uso:
deforestation of [place]/[forest]; deforestation for [purpose]
Errore comune:
Do not confuse deforestation (removing forests) with reforestation/afforestation (planting or restoring forests).
Sinonimi
forest clearance (A close synonym, often used in policy or reporting.)
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forest clearing (Often emphasizes clearing land for a new use.)
Contrari
reforestation (Planting trees again to restore forest.)
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afforestation (Creating forest on land that was not recently forested.)
Collocazioni
deforestation of the Amazon
|tropical deforestation
|mass deforestation
|rapid deforestation
|deforestation driven by agriculture
|deforestation for cattle ranching
|deforestation for palm oil
|deforestation and climate change
|deforestation policies
|illegal deforestation
Temi
environment
|climate
|nature
|politics
|science
Esempi
- Deforestation is accelerating as more land is cleared for soy and cattle.
- The report links deforestation to rising carbon emissions and biodiversity loss.
- Local communities protested the deforestation of protected woodland.
Esempi per chi studia
- Deforestation destroys many animal homes.
- Deforestation happens when people cut down many trees.
Sostantivo
C1
state
2
loss of forest cover
a place having fewer forests than before
Schema d'uso:
deforestation in [region]/[country]; levels of deforestation
Errore comune:
Learners may use deforestation only for the action; it can also describe the overall loss of forests in a region.
Sinonimi
forest loss (More general and common in headlines and reports.)
Contrari
forest recovery (An increase in forest cover over time.)
Collocazioni
levels of deforestation
|deforestation in the region
|deforestation across the basin
|deforestation trends
|deforestation hotspots
|deforestation figures
|deforestation data
|deforestation monitoring
|deforestation from 2000 to 2020
|deforestation impacts
Temi
environment
|geography
|science
Esempi
- Satellite data shows significant deforestation in the last decade.
- Deforestation in the watershed has increased flooding downstream.
- The map highlights areas with the highest deforestation.
Esempi per chi studia
- There is a lot of deforestation in this area.
Grammatica
Forma base
deforestation
IPA
GB/dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
de - for - est - a - tion (5 sillabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: deforestation
- Plural: deforestation
Famiglia di parole
Core family
forest
noun A2
deforest
verb
Related words
forestry
noun B2
forester
noun
Negative and opposite forms
reforest
verb
reforestation
noun B2
Advanced or less common
afforest
verb
afforestation
noun C1
Espressioni
curb deforestation
1/kˈɚb dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
reduce forest clearing
to stop or reduce deforestation
Esempi
- The government introduced new penalties to curb deforestation.
- Stronger land enforcement can help curb deforestation.
- Brands face pressure to curb deforestation linked to their suppliers.
deforestation rate
1/dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
speed of forest loss
how fast forests are disappearing
Esempi
- The deforestation rate fell after stricter enforcement was introduced.
- Researchers estimated the deforestation rate using satellite images.
- The province has one of the highest deforestation rates in the country.
deforestation-free
1/dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən fɹˈi/
fixed phrase
business
not linked to forest clearing
made without destroying forests
Esempi
- The company pledged to make its supply chain deforestation-free by 2030.
- New rules require deforestation-free imports of certain commodities.
- Consumers are increasingly looking for deforestation-free chocolate.
drivers of deforestation
1/dɹˈaɪvɚz əv dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
main causes of forest loss
the things that cause deforestation
Esempi
- The briefing outlines the key drivers of deforestation in the region.
- To protect forests, policymakers must address the drivers of deforestation.
- Rising beef demand is one of the drivers of deforestation.
illegal deforestation
1/ɪlˈiɡəl dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
unlawful forest clearing
cutting down forests when it is against the law
Esempi
- Officials launched an investigation into illegal deforestation inside the reserve.
- Satellite alerts helped authorities detect illegal deforestation quickly.
- Fines were increased to discourage illegal deforestation.
tropical deforestation
1/tɹˈɑpɪkəl dɪfˌɔɹɪstˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
forest clearing in tropics
cutting down forests in tropical areas
Esempi
- Tropical deforestation has major effects on global biodiversity.
- The study examined how road building contributes to tropical deforestation.
- Efforts to reduce tropical deforestation include supporting local land rights.