climate

[ˈklaɪmət]

[명] 기후

[명] weather pattern, weather, weather conditions

[명] The typical weather patterns in a specific area over a long period; The general atmospheric conditions of a particular region

Pesticides, {climate} change, and habitat loss are major problems.

농약, 기후 변화, 서식지 손실은 주요한 문제이다.

habitat

[ˈhæbɪtæt]

[명] 서식지

[명] natural environment, home, territory

[명] unnatural surroundings

[명] The natural environment where an animal or plant lives; A location where organisms typically grow and thrive

Pesticides, climate change, and {habitat} loss are major problems.

농약, 기후 변화, 서식지 손실은 주요한 문제이다.

insect

[ˈɪnsekt]

[명] 곤충

[명] A small creature with a segmented body, which typically has six legs and may have wings; An invertebrate animal that belongs to a class with three main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen
[형] Relating to or characteristic of insects; Describing something that resembles an insect

Bees are more than just {insects} that make honey.

벌은 꿀을 만드는 단순한 곤충이 아니다.

pollinator

[pɑ́lənèitər]

[명] 꽃가루 매개체

[명] An insect or animal that helps in transferring pollen to flowers for fertilization; A creature, often an insect, that assists plants in reproduction by moving pollen

Bees are {pollinators,} which means they help plants grow, reproduce, and make food.

벌은 꽃가루 매개체로, 식물이 성장하고 생식하며 음식을 만드는 데 도움을 준다.

balance

[ˈbæləns]

[명] 균형

[명] stability, equilibrium, steadiness
[동] steady, stabilize, level

[명] instability, nervousness, imbalance
[동] overbalance

[명] A state of equal distribution of weight that keeps something steady; The ability to maintain stability when standing or moving
[동] To keep something steady and prevent it from falling; To ensure that two sides are equal in weight or amount

Saving bees isn't just about honey—it's about protecting the {balance} of life on Earth.

벌을 구하는 것은 단지 꿀에 관한 것이 아니라 지구 생명의 균형을 보호하는 것이다.

survive

[sərˈvaɪv]

[동] 살아남다

[동] remain alive, live, live on sth

[동] To continue living despite difficult circumstances; To remain alive after facing danger

This confuses bees and makes it harder for them to {survive}.

이것은 벌을 혼란스럽게 하고 그들이 살아남기 어렵게 만든다.

pollen

[ˈpɑːlən]

[명] 꽃가루

[명] A fine yellow powder produced by flowers that is needed for reproduction; Tiny grains from male flowers that travel to female flowers for fertilization
[동] To cover something with pollen; To apply pollen to a flower or plant

When a bee lands on a flower, it collects nectar and {pollen}.

벌이 꽃에 내려앉으면 꽃꿀과 꽃가루를 수집한다.

crop

[krɑːp]

[명] 농작물

[명] harvest, yield, year's growth
[동] cut short, harvest, cut

[명] A cultivated plant grown for food or other economic purposes; The total amount of produce collected from a field during a particular season
[동] To cut something short or remove its upper parts; To harvest plants or produce from a specific area

Even {crops} that don't need bees still grow better when bees are around.

벌이 필요 없는 농작물도 벌이 있을 때 더 잘 자란다.

bee

[biː]

[명] 벌

[명] A flying insect known for collecting nectar and pollen, and producing honey; An insect that lives in organized communities and can sting

{Bees} are more than just insects that make honey.

벌은 꿀을 만드는 단순한 곤충이 아니다.

important

[ɪmˈpɔːrtnt]

[형] 중요한

[형] significant, consequential, critical

[형] unimportant, trivial, inessential

[형] Of great significance or value; Having serious meaning or worth

They play a very {important} role in nature.

그들은 자연에서 매우 중요한 역할을 한다.

reproduce

[ˌriːprəˈduːs]

[동] 생식하다

[동] copy, produce a copy of, re-create

[동] To create a copy or duplicate of something; To make an exact replica of an item or image

Bees are pollinators, which means they help plants grow, {reproduce}, and make food.

벌은 꽃가루 매개체로, 식물이 성장하고 생식하며 음식을 만드는 데 도움을 준다.

pesticide

[ˈpestɪsaɪd]

[명] 농약

[명] A substance used to kill pests that harm crops or livestock; A chemical designed to eliminate insects or animals that damage plants

{Pesticides,} climate change, and habitat loss are major problems.

농약, 기후 변화, 서식지 손실은 주요한 문제이다.

fruit

[fruːt]

[명] 과일

[명] reward, produce, benefit
[동] produce fruit, bear fruit

[명] The sweet and edible part of a plant that contains seeds; A natural product from plants that is usually sweet and eaten as food
[동] To produce fruit, typically from a plant; To bear fruit as a result of growth

Without bees, many {fruits,} vegetables, and flowers would not grow well.

벌이 없다면 많은 과일, 채소, 꽃이 잘 자라지 않을 것이다.

vegetable

[ˈvedʒtəbl]

[명] 채소

[명] A plant that is used for food, typically consumed in meals; Any edible part of a plant, including roots, stems, and leaves
[형] Relating to plants or plant life; Of or resembling plants

Without bees, many fruits, {vegetables,} and flowers would not grow well.

벌이 없다면 많은 과일, 채소, 꽃이 잘 자라지 않을 것이다.

seed

[siːd]

[명] 씨앗

[명] pip, grain, stone

[명] The small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant; A reproductive unit of a flowering plant that can develop into a new individual
[동] To plant seeds in the ground; To scatter seeds over an area to grow plants
[형] Related to the part of a plant that can grow into a new plant; Describing something that can be used to start a new growth

This helps the plant make {seeds} and grow new plants.

이것은 식물이 씨앗을 만들고 새로운 식물을 자생하는 데 도움을 준다.

chemical

[ˈkemɪkl]

[명] 화학물질

[명] compound, drug, substance

[형] Relating to the science of chemistry; Concerning substances and their interactions studied in chemistry
[명] A specific compound or material that has been created through a chemical process; Any substance that is produced by a chemical reaction or synthesis

Some bees get sick from {chemicals} used on farms.

일부 벌은 농장에서 사용되는 화학물질로 인해 아프다.

role

[roʊl]

[명] 역할

[명] part, job, place

[명] A part played by an actor or performer in a production; The character that someone is expected to act like in a situation

They play a very important {role} in nature.

그들은 자연에서 매우 중요한 역할을 한다.

nectar

[ˈnektə(r)]

[명] 꽃꿀

[명] A sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts pollinators like bees; A drink that was believed to grant immortality to the gods in Greek and Roman mythology
[형] Describing something that is exceptionally sweet; Referring to something that has a pleasant and delightful quality

When a bee lands on a flower, it collects {nectar} and pollen.

벌이 꽃에 내려앉으면 꽃꿀과 꽃가루를 수집한다.

depend

[dipénd]

[동] 의존하다

[동] be contingent on, be conditional on, be dependent on

[동] To be controlled or influenced by something; To rely on someone or something for support

In fact, about one-third of the food we eat {depends} on pollination.

실제로 우리가 먹는 음식의 약 1/3은 꽃가루 매개에 의존한다.

plant

[plænt]

[명] 식물

[명] herb, factory, flower
[동] sow, scatter, seed

[명] A living organism that typically grows in soil and can photosynthesize; A small or young form of a tree, vine, or herb
[동] To put something in the ground so it can grow; To place a seed or plant in soil to foster growth

Bees are pollinators, which means they help {plants} grow, reproduce, and make food.

벌은 꽃가루 매개체로, 식물이 성장하고 생식하며 음식을 만드는 데 도움을 준다.