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sustainable

/səsteɪnəbəl/

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1 · adjective

able to continue without exhausting resources or causing lasting harm

可持续的

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The town is investing in sustainable transport, including electric buses.
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这个城镇正在投资电动公交车等可持续交通方式。
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Pronunciation: /səsteɪnəbəl/

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