overfishing
Произношение: [ˌoʊvərˈfɪʃɪŋ]
Слово
Контекст: «environment»
(noun) overfishing means catching too many fish from the ocean or lakes. It happens when people catch more fish than the fish population can replace. This can be bad for the environment and the fish's future.
Пример
Scientists are worried that overfishing will harm the fish population in our oceans.
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The fishing industry is working hard to avoid overfishing, but some areas are still affected.
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What steps can we take to prevent overfishing in our lakes and oceans?
Контекст: «environment»
(verb) to overfish means to catch too many fish from a body of water. When fishermen take more fish than is good for that area, they are overfishing.
Пример
The fishing community decided to limit how many fish they catch to prevent overfishing.
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If we continue to overfish, there won't be enough fish left in the sea.
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Why do some fishermen still choose to overfish despite knowing the consequences?
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