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afforestation

/uh-fawr-ist, uh-for-/US // əˈfɔr ɪst, əˈfɒr- //UK // (əˈfɒrɪst) //

植树造林,造林,造山,造福人类

Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to convert into forest, originally for the purpose of providing hunting grounds.

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Examples

  • The Board is carrying on the afforestation of Ireland, which in many parts is almost without trees.

  • Irrigation and afforestation are both necessary for the successful development of the West.

  • A yearly sum was spent on afforestation in addition to what was laid out by the State and by private individuals.

  • Some prefectures, in the sincerity of their devotion to afforestation, forbid the New Year destruction of pine trees.

  • We look forward to the part that this new clothing will play in the general scheme of afforestation.