biosphere
UK/'baɪə(ʊ)sfɪə/US/'baiәsfiә/
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Definitions
n.
The regions of the Earth's surface, water, and atmosphere where living organisms exist
生物圈，地球上有生物存在的陆地、水体和大气层区域
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbio (life) + sphere (globe, zone) = the zone of life — the thin shell of Earth where living things exist. Parallel to atmosphere (air zone) and hydrosphere (water zone).
Root bio still carries 34 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Every living thing on Earth shares one biosphere.
- 2.
Carbon moves constantly between the atmosphere and the biosphere.