single-use
UK/'sɪŋg(ə)l-juːz/US
Definitions
adj.
Designed to be used once and then thrown away
一次性的；用后即弃的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsingle (one) + use = meant for one use only, then discarded. The standard term in the plastics-waste debate.
Root us still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.single-use plastic一次性塑料
- 2.single-use packaging一次性包装
- 3.single-use items一次性用品
Example Sentences
- 1.
Many countries are banning single-use plastic bags.