1 [C,U] the conditions in which you live, work, etc 环境 [C] a pleasant working environment 舒适的工作环境

2 the environment [sing] the natural world, for example the land, air and water, in which people, animals and plants live 自然环境: We need stronger laws to protect the environment. 我们需要更有力的法律来保护环境。 ☞Look at page S6. 参看S6页。 ☞Compare surroundings. 与surroundings比较。 ➔environmental /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl ||; ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntḷ/ adj environmental science 环境科学 ➔environmentally /-təli ||; -tḷɪ/ adv These products are environmentally friendly. 这些产品对环境无害。