extractive
UK/ɪk'stræktɪv/US/ik'stræktiv/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to the removal of natural resources from the earth
采掘的，开采（资源）的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedextractout of, former
+
-ivepull, drag, draw
=extractive
extract + -ive = 'tending to extract.' Mostly seen in 'extractive industries' (mining, oil, gas) — industries that pull resources out of the ground.
Common Collocations
- 1.extractive industries采掘业
- 2.extractive economy资源开采型经济
Example Sentences
- 1.
The country's wealth depends heavily on extractive industries.