extinction

中英词典：extinction

名词

1. 消亡，灭绝

Extinction refers to the state or process of being completely eliminated or wiped out.

2. 熄灭，灭绝

Extinction can also refer to the act of extinguishing or putting out a fire, light, or other source of illumination.

3. 废止，废除

Extinction can also mean the termination or annihilation of something, such as a law, custom, or species.

4. 消光，失效

Extinction can also refer to the gradual decrease or disappearance of a signal, sound, or sensation.

形容词

1. 已灭绝的

Extinct is used to describe something that no longer exists or is no longer in use.

2. 熄灭的，熄灭中的

Extinct can also mean that a fire, light, or other source of illumination has been extinguished or is in the process of being extinguished.

词语辨析

1. Extinction vs. Elimination

Extinction emphasizes the complete eradication or disappearance of something, while elimination refers to the removal or exclusion of something.

2. Extinct vs. Extinguished

Extinct is used to describe something that no longer exists, while extinguished refers to the act of putting out or extinguishing a fire, light, or other source of illumination.

词汇扩充

1. mass extinction: 大规模灭绝

2. biological extinction: 生物灭绝

3. local extinction: 地方性灭绝

4. functional extinction: 功能性灭绝

近义词

1. annihilation

2. eradication

3. obliteration

4. extermination

反义词

1. survival

2. existence

3. persistence

4. continuation

柯林斯词典解释

Extinction (noun)

1. The extinction of a species of animal or plant is the death of all its remaining living members.
2. The extinction of something such as a custom, practice, or way of thinking is the dying out or ending of it.

牛津词典解释

Extinction (noun)

1. The state or process of being or becoming extinct.
2. The state or process of ceasing or causing something to cease to exist.

用法

1. The extinction of dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago.

2. The government imposed a ban on the hunting of endangered species to prevent their extinction.

3. The extinction of traditional farming practices has led to the loss of agricultural diversity.

4. The firefighters worked tirelessly to prevent the extinction of the forest fire.

5. The gradual extinction of the once-thriving industry led to economic decline in the region.

例句

1. The extinction of certain species is a result of habitat destruction. (柯林斯词典)
2. The extinction of the ancient language made it difficult to decipher old texts. (柯林斯词典)
3. The extinction of the stars in the early morning sky signaled the arrival of dawn. (柯林斯词典)
4. The extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a catastrophic event. (柯林斯词典)
5. The extinction of traditional farming practices has led to the loss of agricultural diversity. (牛津词典)
6. Efforts to save the endangered species from extinction have been largely successful. (牛津词典)
7. The extinction of the once-thriving industry led to economic decline in the region. (牛津词典)
8. The gradual extinction of the native language is a cause for concern among linguists. (牛津词典)
9. The extinct volcano is now covered in lush vegetation. (形容词)
10. These extinct customs and traditions are no longer practiced. (形容词)
11. The fire was completely extinguished by the firefighters. (形容词)
12. He is trying to revive an extinct language. (形容词)
13. The extinct species can only be seen in fossil records. (形容词)
14. Without immediate action, the endangered species will face extinction. (名词)
15. The extinction of the traditional way of life saddened the older generation. (名词)
16. The extinction of the lights left the room in complete darkness. (名词)
17. They are studying the extinction of certain bird species in the area. (名词)
18. The fire department responded quickly to prevent the extinction of the house fire. (名词)
19. The gradual extinction of the signal indicated a weak transmission. (名词)
20. The extinction of the law led to an increase in crime rates. (名词)