Unit 4 - Protecting endangered species

on the verge of extinction

(prep-n-prep-n) trên bờ vực tuyệt chủng e.g., Many species of animals and plants are on the verge of extinction due to human activities and climate change.

industrial and agricultural activities

(adj-n) các hoạt động công - nông nghiệp e.g., Industrial and agricultural activities can have negative impacts on the environment, such as pollution, deforestation, and soil erosion.

the natural habitat

(adj-n) môi trường sống tự nhiên e.g., The natural habitat of the panda is the bamboo forest in the mountains of China.

rampant hunting

(adj-n) sự săn bắn tràn lan e.g., Rampant hunting for ivory has decimated the population of elephants in Africa.

be held in captivity

(v-prep-n) bị giam cầm e.g., Some animals are held in captivity for entertainment, research, or conservation purposes.

take drastic measures

(v-adj-n) thực hiện biện pháp cứng rắn e.g., The government had to take drastic measures to control the outbreak of the virus.

conserve wild animals

(v-adj-n) bảo tồn động vật hoang dã e.g., Many organizations and individuals are working to conserve wild animals and their habitats.

boycott

(v) tẩy chay e.g., Some people boycott products that are made from animal fur or leather.

stricter policies and regulations

(adj-n-n) các chính sách và quy định nghiêm khắc hơn e.g., Stricter policies and regulations are needed to prevent illegal logging and mining.

legal deterrents

(adj-n) những rào cản pháp lý e.g., Legal deterrents such as fines, penalties, or imprisonment can discourage people from committing crimes.

poaching

(n) hành vi sự săn bắn bất hợp pháp e.g., Poaching is a serious threat to the survival of many endangered animals, such as rhinos, tigers, and gorillas.

wildlife sanctuaries

(n-n) những khu bảo tồn động vật hoang dã e.g., Wildlife sanctuaries are protected areas where animals can live and breed in their natural environment.

shelter

(v) che chở (shelter cũng có thể được dùng dưới dạng danh từ mang nghĩa "nơi trú ấn") e.g., The trees sheltered the birds from the rain. (The trees provided shelter for the birds.)

the red list

(adj-n) danh sách các động vật quý hiếm e.g., The red list is a comprehensive inventory of the conservation status of the world's biological species.

reproduce

(v) sinh sản e.g., Some animals reproduce sexually, while others reproduce asexually.

sustain the population

(v-n) duy trì nòi giống/ổn định số lượng loài e.g., To sustain the population of an endangered species, it is important to protect its habitat and genetic diversity.