sustainable
gb/səstˈeɪnəbəl/ us/səstˈeɪnəbəl/
B1
Anglų
~ 4000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adjective
B1
property
1
Environmentally friendly and lasting
Able to continue for a long time without hurting the environment or using up resources.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[sustainable] [practice/method/approach]
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
eco-friendly (Emphasizes being friendly to the environment, often in consumer contexts.)
|
green (Informal term focusing on environmental benefits.)
Antonimai
unsustainable (Direct opposite; something that cannot be maintained without harm or depletion.)
Kolokacijos
sustainable development
|sustainable energy
|sustainable agriculture
|sustainable future
|sustainable lifestyle
Temos
environment
|science
|business
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[sustainable] [growth/rate/system]
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
viable (Focuses on being capable of working successfully over time.)
|
enduring (Emphasizes lasting strength over a long period.)
Antonimai
unstable (Likely to fail or collapse.)
Kolokacijos
sustainable growth
|sustainable business model
|sustainable pace
|sustainable success
Temos
business
|economics
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- We want a sustainable business plan.
- He works at a sustainable speed every day.
- The team needs sustainable success.
- Our city has sustainable growth.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
sustainable
IPA
GB/səstˈeɪnəbəl/
US/səstˈeɪnəbəl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
sus - tain - able (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tain)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: sustainable
Žodžių šeima
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unsustainable
adjective B2
unsustainably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
sustenance
noun
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- They are trying to live a sustainable lifestyle by reducing waste.
- A sustainable lifestyle includes using less energy and water.