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기후위기
gihuwigi
climate crisis
기후위기는 전 세계적으로 긴급한 문제입니다.
The climate crisis is an urgent global issue.
formal
A critical and urgent situation caused by long-term changes in the Earth's climate, primarily due to human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, leading to severe environmental, social, and economic consequences.
기후위기는 극단적인 날씨 현상과 생태계의 붕괴를 초래하고 있습니다.
The climate crisis is causing extreme weather events and ecosystem collapse.
The term emphasizes the urgent need for global action to mitigate climate change and its impacts.
Collocations
기후위기 대응climate crisis response기후위기 대응 전략climate crisis response strategy
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
Use '기후위기' in formal discussions about climate change, policy, and environmental science.
Gold Rule
Terminology Precision
Distinguish between '기후위기' (climate crisis) and '기후변화' (climate change), as the former emphasizes urgency and severity.
Word Origin
Composed of '기후' (climate) and '위기' (crisis), reflecting the urgent and severe nature of climate change impacts.
Usage Notes
Used in formal and academic contexts to describe the severe and urgent nature of climate change and its consequences.
Word Breakdown
기후
climate
root위기
crisis
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