Ecotourism Flashcards
swap
🔹 Part of Speech: verb / noun
🔹 Pronunciation: /swɒp/ (UK), /swɑːp/ (U
Meaning:
(verb) to exchange one thing for another
(noun) the act of exchanging one thing for another
🔹 Example Sentences:
(Verb) I swapped my sandwich with his cookie.
(Noun) We made a quick swap before the class started.
🔹 Persian Translation:
swap (verb): عوض کردن، مبادله کردن
swap (noun): تعویض، مبادله
🔹 Persian Example:
من ساندویچم را با بیسکویت او عوض کردم.
I swapped my sandwich with his biscuit.
popularity
noun
/ˌpɒp.jʊˈlær.ə.ti/ (UK)
/ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/ (US)
🔊 Sounds like: p
Popularity means the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.
🔹 Examples:
Her popularity increased after the movie was released.
The new phone gained popularity very quickly.
He enjoys popularity among his classmates.
🔹 Persian Translation:
popularity = محبوبیت، شهرت
🔹 Persian Example:
محبوبیت او بعد از اجرای کنسرت افزایش یافت.
Her popularity increased after the concert performance.
safari
noun
/səˈfɑː.ri/ (UK & US)
🔊 Sounds like: suh-FAR-ee
🔹 Meaning:
A safari is a trip or journey, usually in Africa, to see or hunt wild animals, often in their natural environment.
🔹 Examples:
We went on a safari in Kenya and saw lions and elephants.
A safari can be a great adventure for nature lovers.
They booked a safari tour for their honeymoon.
🔹 Persian Translation:
safari = سفر (معمولاً برای دیدن حیوانات وحشی در آفریقا)
سافاری (در فارسی هم استفاده می‌شود)
🔹 Persian Example:
ما در سفر سافاری‌مان در آفریقا، زرافه و شیر دیدیم.
On our safari in Africa, we saw giraffes and lions.
habitat
noun
/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/
🔊 Sounds like: HAB-i-tat
The polar bear’s natural habitat is the Arctic.
🔹 Examples:
The polar bear’s natural habitat is the Arctic.
Many animals lose their habitats because of deforestation.
A coral reef is a habitat for many kinds of fish.
🔹 Persian Translation:
habitat = زیستگاه، محل زندگی طبیعی
🔹 Persian Example:
زیستگاه طبیعی ببر در جنگل‌های انبوه است.
A tiger’s natural habitat is in dense forests.
Arctic
noun and adj
/ˈɑːk.tɪk/ (UK)
/ˈɑːrk.tɪk/ (US)
🔊 Sounds like: ARK-tik
The Arctic is the region around the North Pole, known for its extremely cold climate, ice-covered ocean, and animals like polar bears and seals.
🔹 Examples (Noun):
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
The Arctic is covered with ice most of the year.
🔹 Examples (Adjective):
Arctic animals are adapted to cold temperatures.
Arctic winds can be extremely strong.
🔹 Persian Translation:
Arctic (noun/adjective) = قطب شمالی / مربوط به قطب شمال
🔹 Persian Example:
خرس‌های قطبی در قطب شمال زندگی می‌کنند.
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
ecotourism
noun
/ˈiː.kəʊˌtʊə.rɪ.zəm/ (UK)
/ˈiː.koʊˌtʊr.ɪ.zəm/ (US)
🔊 Sounds like:
Meaning:
Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that helps protect the environment and support local communities.
It focuses on nature, conservation, and sustainability
🔹 Examples:
Ecotourism helps protect endangered animals.
Costa Rica is famous for its ecotourism industry.
She prefers ecotourism because it supports the environment.
🔹 Persian Translation:
ecotourism = بوم‌گردی، گردشگری طبیعت‌محور و پایدار
🔹 Persian Example:
بوم‌گردی به حفظ محیط‌زیست و حمایت از جوامع محلی کمک می‌کند.
Ecotourism helps preserve the environment and support local communities.
conservation
noun
/ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ (UK)
/ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ (US)
🔊 Sounds like: kon-
Conservation means the protection and careful management of natural resources, such as animals, plants, water, forests, and energy, to prevent damage or loss
🔹 Examples:
Conservation of water is very important during a drought.
Wildlife conservation helps protect endangered species.
The park supports forest conservation efforts.
🔹 Persian Translation:
conservation = حفاظت، نگهداری (به‌ویژه از محیط‌زیست یا منابع طبیعی)
🔹 Persian Example:
حفاظت از منابع طبیعی برای نسل‌های آینده ضروری است.
Conservation of natural resources is essential for future generations.
drought
noun
/draʊt/
🔊 Rhymes with: “shout
A drought is a long period without rain, which causes a shortage of water and can harm crops, animals, and people.
🔹 Examples:
The crops died because of the drought.
Many countries suffer from droughts in summer.
Drought can lead to serious food and water shortages.
🔹 Persian Translation:
drought = خشکسالی
🔹 Persian Example:
در اثر خشکسالی، بسیاری از محصولات از بین رفتند.
Many crops were destroyed due to the drought.
sustainability
noun
/səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
🔊 Sounds like: suh-STAY-nuh-BILL-uh-te
Sustainability means meeting current needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs — often related to the environment, resources, and long-term balance.
Examples:
We need sustainability in farming to protect the land.
Sustainability is a key goal in modern design.
Renewable energy is important for sustainability.
🔹 Persian Translation:
sustainability = پایداری (به‌ویژه در زمینه محیط‌زیست و منابع طبیعی)
🔹 Persian Example:
پایداری در مصرف منابع، برای آینده زمین حیاتی است.
Sustainability in resource use is vital for the planet’s future.
endangered
adj
/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒəd/ (UK)
/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒɚd/ (US)
🔊 Sounds like: in-DAYN-jərd
Endangered means at risk of becoming extinct — in danger of disappearing forever.
🔹 Examples:
Tigers are endangered animals.
This bird is on the endangered species list.
Pollution puts marine life in danger of becoming endangered.
🔹 Persian Translation:
endangered = در معرض انقراض، در خطر
species
noun
/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/ or /ˈspiː.siːz/
🔊 Sounds like: SPEE-sheez
A species is a group of living things (animals, plants, etc.) that are similar and can reproduce together.
🔹 Examples:
There are over 300 species of butterflies in this forest.
Humans are one species among many on Earth.
Some species are only found in tropical areas.
🔹 Persian Translation:
species = گونه (جانوری یا گیاهی)
🔹 Common Phrase: endangered species
گونه‌های در خطر انقراض
🟢 Persian Example:
ببرها یکی از گونه‌های در خطر انقراض هستند.
Tigers are one of the endangered species.
shortage
noun
A shortage is a lack of something that is needed — like food, water, money, or electricity.
🔹 Examples:
There’s a water shortage in the village.
A shortage of doctors can affect healthcare.
Drought often causes food shortages.
🔹 Persian Translation:
shortage = کمبود
🔹 Persian Example:
در این منطقه کمبود آب وجود دارد.
There is a water shortage in this area.
crop
noun
A crop is a plant grown by farmers, usually for food (like wheat, rice, or corn).
🔹 Examples:
The farmer planted rice and wheat as his main crops.
Heavy rain damaged the corn crops.
This year’s crop was smaller because of the drought.
🔹 Persian Translation:
crop = محصول کشاورزی، برداشت
🔹 Persian Example:
باران شدید به محصولات کشاورزی آسیب زد.
Heavy rain damaged the crops.
renewable
adj
/rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/ (UK)
/rɪˈnuː.ə.bəl/ (US)
🔊 Sounds like: rih-NEW-uh-
Renewable means something that can be replaced or used again naturally, like solar energy, wind, or water.
🔹 Examples:
Solar power is a renewable source of energy.
We should use more renewable energy to protect the environment.
🔹 Persian Translation:
renewable = تجدیدپذیر
🔹 Persian Example:
انرژی خورشیدی یک منبع تجدیدپذیر است.
Solar energy is a renewable resource.
extinct
adj
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
🔊 Sounds like: ik-STINKT
Extinct means that a species no longer exists — all members have died out.
🔹 Examples:
Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.
Some animals are in danger of becoming extinct.
🔹 Persian Translation:
extinct = منقرض‌شده
🔹 Persian Example:
دایناسورها میلیون‌ها سال پیش منقرض شدند.
Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.
tropical
adj
/ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/ (UK), /ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/ (US)
🔊 Sounds like: TROP-i-kuhl
Tropical refers to places near the equator, usually hot, humid, and full of rainforests and exotic animals.
🔹 Examples:
Tropical forests have many unique species.
They went on vacation to a tropical island.
🔹 Persian Translation:
tropical = گرمسیری
🔹 Persian Example:
جنگل‌های گرمسیری سرشار از گونه‌های نادر هستند.
Tropical forests are rich in rare species.
