Core Nonfiction Reading-Book 2 Unit 01 (E)

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세트공유

conserve

to keep something or try to use it slowly toavoid loss or waste
It is important to conserve resources when buildinggreen.

construction

the act of building something
In green building, the goal of construction is to build in a way that does not harm the Earth.

crisis

a difficult situation that needs serious attention
In the 1960s and 1970s, people were worried about theoil crisis and increased pollution.

critic

a person who does not agree with somethingor focuses on problems
critics think that green building is too expensive.

extend

to make something last longer
He extended his hand to her.

phrase

a group of two or more words that express asingle idea
He arrived after dinner.("after dinner is phrase.

sustainable

able to be used without being completely usedup; able to last a long time
Building materials should be sustainable and energyefficient.

transportation

the act of moving something from one place toanother
Building materials should be found locally so that less gasoline is used during transportation.