sustainable
gb/səstˈeɪnəbəl/ us/səstˈeɪnəbəl/
B1
영어
~ 4000
의미
의미 0개
adjective
B1
property
1
Environmentally friendly and lasting
Able to continue for a long time without hurting the environment or using up resources.
사용 패턴：
[sustainable] [practice/method/approach]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'sustainable' with 'renewable'. 'Renewable' refers specifically to resources that can be replenished, while 'sustainable' is broader and includes avoiding harm and maintaining balance.
유의어
eco-friendly (Emphasizes being friendly to the environment, often in consumer contexts.)
|
green (Informal term focusing on environmental benefits.)
반의어
unsustainable (Direct opposite; something that cannot be maintained without harm or depletion.)
연어
sustainable development
|sustainable energy
|sustainable agriculture
|sustainable future
|sustainable lifestyle
주제
environment
|science
|business
|nature
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The company is committed to using sustainable materials in its products.
- Sustainable agriculture focuses on long-term soil health.
- We need sustainable energy sources to fight climate change.
- The city has a plan for sustainable urban growth.
- Her store sells only sustainable fashion brands.
학습자용 예문
- We use sustainable energy from the sun.
- The farm grows food in a sustainable way.
- We want a sustainable future for our children.
- This bag is made from sustainable materials.
adjective
B2
property
2
Able to last over time
Able to keep going for a long time without problems.
사용 패턴：
[sustainable] [growth/rate/system]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may assume 'sustainable' always refers to the environment, but it can also mean lasting or stable in other contexts like economics or personal habits.
유의어
viable (Focuses on being capable of working successfully over time.)
|
enduring (Emphasizes lasting strength over a long period.)
반의어
unstable (Likely to fail or collapse.)
연어
sustainable growth
|sustainable business model
|sustainable pace
|sustainable success
주제
business
|economics
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The economy needs sustainable growth to avoid future crises.
- She set a sustainable pace for the marathon.
- We need a sustainable business model that can survive market changes.
- Their success was impressive but not sustainable.
- The project achieved sustainable results over five years.
학습자용 예문
- We want a sustainable business plan.
- He works at a sustainable speed every day.
- The team needs sustainable success.
- Our city has sustainable growth.
문법
기본형
sustainable
IPA
GB/səstˈeɪnəbəl/
US/səstˈeɪnəbəl/
음절 및 강세
sus - tain - able （3음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tain)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: sustainable
관련 단어
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unsustainable
adjective B2
unsustainably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
sustenance
noun
표현
sustainable development
1/səstˈeɪnəbəl dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Growth without harming future resources
Development that helps people today without hurting the ability of people in the future to live well.
예문
- The UN promotes sustainable development worldwide.
- Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental care.
sustainable energy
1/səstˈeɪnəbəl ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
Energy from lasting, eco-friendly sources
Energy that comes from sources that won't run out and don't damage the environment.
예문
- Solar power is a form of sustainable energy.
- We need more investment in sustainable energy.
sustainable lifestyle
1/səstˈeɪnəbəl lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Eco-friendly way of living long-term
A way of living that does not hurt the planet and can continue for a long time.
예문
- They are trying to live a sustainable lifestyle by reducing waste.
- A sustainable lifestyle includes using less energy and water.