environmentalism

• 名词，指一种哲学学说，认为环境比遗传在决定智力发展上更重要；也指保护环境免受污染或破坏的活动。

A noun referring to the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth, or the activity of protecting the environment from pollution or destruction.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formal

   The theory that a person's environment, rather than heredity, is the primary factor influencing intellectual and behavioral development.

   环境决定论

   • The psychologist's research was rooted in environmentalism, emphasizing the role of upbringing.
   • Environmentalism in this context argues that education shapes the mind more than genetics.
   • The debate between heredity and environmentalism continues in developmental studies.

   同义词empiricism

   反义词nativism

2. Protection of natureB2formal

   The practice or movement aimed at protecting the natural world from pollution, destruction, and other harmful human activities.

   环境保护主义

   • Environmentalism has led to stricter regulations on industrial waste.
   • She dedicated her life to environmentalism, organizing clean-up drives.
   • The rise of environmentalism has increased public awareness about climate change.