单词 | sustainable |
释义 | sustainable sustainable // adjective
1 that can continue or be continued for a long time: sustainable increases in sales The company's growth rate is not sustainable. sustainable economic growth/recovery The goal of business strategy is to gain sustainable competitive advantage. The ocean is being fished above sustainable levels.
2 involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment: the use of wind power as a source of sustainable energy The gap between rich and poor countries is the main obstacle to sustainable development.
sustainability // noun [U]: The report cast doubt on the sustainability of consumer spending. We are not getting any nearer to achieving environmental sustainability. |
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