anthropause noun [S]
UK /ˈæn.θrə.pɔːz/ US /ˈæn.θrə.pɑːz/
a period of time during which human activity and movement is greatly reduced
Over the past few months, many countries around the world went into lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19. Brought about by the most tragic circumstances, this period of unusually reduced human mobility — which we suggest be coined ‘anthropause’ — may provide important insights into human–wildlife interactions in the twenty-first century.
[nature.com, 22 June 2020]
frugal bottle noun [C]
UK /ˌfruː.gᵊl.ˈbɒt.ᵊl/ US /ˌfruː.gᵊl.ˈbɑː.t̬ᵊl/
a type of bottle made from recycled paper, normally used to hold wine or other drinks
Although glass can be recycled, it is very carbon-intensive to make. The frugal bottle, made from recycled paperboard, is five times lighter than a glass one and has a carbon footprint up to six times (84%) lower than a glass bottle.
[theguardian.com, 20 December 2020]
carbon counting noun [U]
UK /ˈkɑː.bᵊn.kaʊnt.ɪŋ/ US /ˈkɑːr.bᵊn.kaʊnt.ɪŋ/
the activity of calculating what impact the food and drink we consume has on the environment
Environmentally conscious foodies and restaurateurs are turning their attention to the planet’s health with “carbon counting”. Vegan milk brand Oatly will be labelling its products with carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) [and] east London’s newest hipster hangout Kraft Dalston is reducing its CO2 footprint by 75 per cent by eliminating unnecessary packaging and deliveries.
[thetimes.co.uk, 3 January 2021]
Hi Team,
In the following: “anthropause noun [S]”, what does the “S” stand for?
Where can I reach a list that explains such abbreviations on this blog?
Regards,
Joe.
Hi Joe
You can find information on our grammar codes here: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/help/codes.html
Hi Team,
Below, there is this: “a period of time”.
Doesn’t “of time” render the phrase redundant?
What else can a period consist of, refer to, if not a length of time?
Regards,
Joe.
period on the Periodic Table is not a length of time;
I suggest anthropaws