extinction
UK/ɪk'stɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/US/ik'stiŋkʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The state or process of a species or kind dying out completely.
灭绝，绝种
n.
The act of putting an end to something, or extinguishing a fire.
消亡，消灭；熄灭
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out) + stinct (quench) + -ion (noun) = the act or state of being quenched out — a species or thing going out completely, like a fire snuffed for good.
Root stinct still carries 42 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.mass extinction大规模灭绝
- 2.species extinction物种灭绝
- 3.face extinction面临灭绝
- 4.prevent extinction防止灭绝
- 5.threatened with extinction面临灭绝威胁
Example Sentences
- 1.
Climate change is pushing countless species toward extinction.
- 2.
Conservationists are fighting to save the rhino from extinction.