/ˈbɹiːt͡ʃ/· verb
环境/气候/能源B2

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Chinese meaning
突破,违反(界限)
突破界限,违反规定
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地球九大安全边界被大幅突破
Example
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
科学家警告,维系生命繁荣所必需的「地球边界」已被大规模突破。
Source: The Guardian · 21 Sep 2026
Background ✎
一份最新研究显示,地球九大「安全边界」中已有七个被突破到有史以来最严重的程度。人类赖以生存的地球生命支持系统,在持续的污染与栖息地破坏下已跌至有记录以来的最差水平,关键指标超出了「安全运行空间」。
Roots · etymology
源自古英语bryċe,原指断裂、破碎
Collocations
- breach a boundary / breach of contract / security breach
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