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B1 · Intermediate15 min
Pollution and how to stop it
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: litter, recycle, reuse, fumes, waste.
litter /ˈlɪtə/
сміття у громадських місцях, śmieci w miejscach publicznych, Müll an öffentlichen Orten, basura en lugares publicos, poubelles dans les lieux publics, rifiuti nei luoghi pubblici, lixo em locais públicos, halka açık yerlerdeki çöpler, القمامة في الأماكن العامة, 公共场所的垃圾, 公共の場所のゴミ, 공공장소의 쓰레기, सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर कचरा, σκουπίδια σε δημόσιους χώρους, odpadky na veřejných místech, gunoi în locuri publice, afval op openbare plaatsen, skräp på offentliga platser, אשפה במקומות ציבוריים, ნაგავი საზოგადოებრივ ადგილებში
Waste left carelessly in a public place.
“Volunteers collected litter from the beach.”
recycle /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/
переробляти, poddać recyklingowi, recyceln, reciclar, recycler, riciclare, reciclar, geri dönüşüm, إعادة التدوير, 回收, リサイクルする, 재활용, रीसायकल, ανακυκλώνουν, recyklovat, recicla, recycleren, återvinna, למחזר, გადამუშავება
To process used materials so they can be used again.
“We recycle glass and paper.”
reuse /ˌriːˈjuːz/
використовувати повторно, ponownie użyć, wiederverwenden, reutilizar, réutilisation, riutilizzo, reutilizar, yeniden kullanma, إعادة الاستخدام, 重用, 再利用, 재사용, पुन: उपयोग, επαναχρησιμοποίηση, opětovné použití, reutilizare, hergebruiken, återanvändning, שימוש חוזר, ხელახალი გამოყენება
To use an object again instead of throwing it away.
“You can reuse this bag many times.”
fumes /fjuːmz/
вихлопи, випаровування, spaliny, spaliny, Abgase, Dämpfe, escapes, humos, échappements, fumées, scarichi, fumi, escapamentos, fumaça, egzozlar, dumanlar, العوادم والأبخرة, 废气、烟雾, 排気ガス、排気ガス, 배기가스, 연기, निकास, धुआं, εξατμίσεις, αναθυμιάσεις, výfuky, zplodiny, evacuari, fumuri, uitlaten, dampen, avgaser, ångor, אגזוזים, אדים, გამონაბოლქვი, ორთქლი
Strong or harmful gases released into the air.
“Traffic fumes make the air unpleasant.”
waste /weɪst/
відходи, odpady, Verschwendung, residuos, déchets, rifiuti, desperdício, atık, النفايات, 废物, 無駄, 낭비, बर्बादी, απόβλητα, odpad, deșeuri, afval, avfall, בזבוז, ნარჩენები
Unwanted material left after use or production.
“The factory must manage its waste carefully.”
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litter: Waste left carelessly in a public place. Example: Volunteers collected litter from the beach.
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recycle: To process used materials so they can be used again. Example: We recycle glass and paper.
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reuse: To use an object again instead of throwing it away. Example: You can reuse this bag many times.
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fumes: Strong or harmful gases released into the air. Example: Traffic fumes make the air unpleasant.
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waste: Unwanted material left after use or production. Example: The factory must manage its waste carefully.
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recycle: To process used materials so they can be used again. Example: We recycle glass and paper.
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reuse: To use an object again instead of throwing it away. Example: You can reuse this bag many times.
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fumes: Strong or harmful gases released into the air. Example: Traffic fumes make the air unpleasant.
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waste: Unwanted material left after use or production. Example: The factory must manage its waste carefully.
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litter: Waste left carelessly in a public place. Example: Volunteers collected litter from the beach.
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Correct answer: recycle
recycle: To process used materials so they can be used again. Example: We recycle glass and paper.
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reuse: To use an object again instead of throwing it away. Example: You can reuse this bag many times.
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fumes: Strong or harmful gases released into the air. Example: Traffic fumes make the air unpleasant.
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Correct answer: waste
waste: Unwanted material left after use or production. Example: The factory must manage its waste carefully.
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