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extinction

noun /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

灭绝；绝种（物种彻底消失）

The state of a species or race no longer existing; the complete disappearance of a living thing.

Scientists warn that climate change could push several marine species to the brink of extinction.

Ex-tinction：Ex（出）+ tinction（熄灭）→生命之火彻底熄灭，没了。

2 / 2 📖 学术读写

hinges

verb (3rd person singular) /ˈhɪndʒɪz/

取决于；以...为转移

To depend entirely on something, like a door depends on its hinges to function.

The success of the new policy hinges on public cooperation and strict enforcement.

门 (Hinge) 少了合页就开不了，事情少了关键因素就不行——“取决于”！

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1 extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

灭绝；绝种（物种彻底消失）

Scientists warn that climate change could push several marine species to the brink of extinction.

2 hinges /ˈhɪndʒɪz/

取决于；以...为转移

The success of the new policy hinges on public cooperation and strict enforcement.