IELTS Vocabulary

ozone

/ˈoʊˌzoʊn/

a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation)

Chinese meaning: 臭氧

The ozone layer in the stratosphere protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

平流层中的臭氧层保护地球免受有害紫外线辐射。

Ground-level ozone is a major component of smog and can cause respiratory problems.

地面臭氧是烟雾的主要成分,可能导致呼吸问题。

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