recycled

UK/ˌri:ˈsaikld/US

IELTSB1

Definitions

adj.

Made from material that has been used before and processed again instead of being thrown away.

由回收材料再加工制成的；再生的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

re-again, back

cyclecircle, wheel, round

-dpast tense / completed

=recycled

re- (back, again) + cycle (the circle of use) + -d (adjective from past participle) = 'sent back into the circle of use.' recycled describes anything made of material that re-entered the loop instead of becoming trash.

Root cycle still carries 3 more words

Common Collocations

1.recycled paper再生纸
2.recycled materials再生材料
3.recycled plastic再生塑料
4.recycled content再生成分

Example Sentences

1.
This notebook is printed on 100% recycled paper.
2.
The brand makes its sneakers from recycled plastic bottles.
3.
Buying recycled materials helps cut down on waste.

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