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ecology

This word can be used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general field of science (e.g., "She studies ecology"). It is also used as a countable noun when referring to a specific environment or ecosystem (e.g., "the local ecology").

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is staring at a blank screen while David is in a 'brainstorming' mood.

David Smith

We need to pivot the brand to focus on urban ecology. It's a total game-changer.

Sarah

I'm already swamped with the logo. Can this wait?

💡

David uses corporate buzzwords like 'pivot' and 'game-changer' to sound visionary, while Sarah uses the idiom 'swamped' to express that she is overwhelmed with work, reflecting their strained manager-subordinate dynamic.

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noun

The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

"She is studying marine ecology to understand how coral reefs respond to rising ocean temperatures."

noun

The relation of a living organism to its surroundings; the ecosystem of a particular place.

"The introduction of non-native species can disrupt the fragile ecology of the island."

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