recycling

• 指将废弃物或使用过的材料转化为新产品，以减少垃圾并节约资源的过程。

A noun referring to the process of converting waste or used materials into new products to reduce waste and conserve resources.

不可数

1. Processing waste materialsA2formal

   The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste of potentially useful resources.

   回收

   • Recycling helps reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills.
   • The city has a program for recycling paper, plastic, and glass.
   • Many companies now focus on recycling to lower their environmental impact.

   同义词reclamationrecoverysalvage

• 动词，指将废弃物转化为可再次使用的物品或材料，或再次使用某物。

A verb used to indicate the act of converting waste materials into reusable objects or materials, or using something again.

1. Process for reuseA2formal

   To convert waste materials into new materials and objects, preventing waste of potentially useful resources.

   回收

   • We should recycle plastic bottles to reduce pollution.
   • The city encourages residents to recycle paper and glass.
   • Many companies now recycle electronic waste responsibly.

   同义词reclaimrecoverreprocessreusesalvage

   反义词discarddisposejunktrashwaste

2. Use againA2informal

   To use something again, often after processing or repurposing.

   重复使用

   • She recycled an old dress into a stylish skirt.
   • He recycled the cardboard boxes for storage.
   • They recycle their old furniture by donating it to charity.

   同义词reprocessreusesalvage

   反义词discardwaste

3. Repeat a cycleB2formal

   To cause something to go through a cycle again, often in a systematic or repetitive manner.

   循环重复

   • The program recycles the same data through multiple algorithms.
   • In nature, water recycles through evaporation and precipitation.
   • The system recycles energy to improve efficiency.

   同义词reclaimreprocessreuse