Wordiyoextinction
🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'stɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/ik'stiŋkʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The process of a species or group dying out completely; the state of no longer existing.
灭绝，绝种；消亡，消灭
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.species extinction物种灭绝
- 2.face extinction面临灭绝
- 3.prevent extinction防止灭绝
Example Sentences
- 1.
The extinction of the dinosaurs happened millions of years ago due to catastrophic climate change.
- 2.
Conservation efforts aim to prevent the extinction of endangered species in tropical rainforests.