invasive species
US /ɪnˈveɪsɪv ˈspiːʃiːz/
UK /ɪnˈveɪsɪv ˈspiːʃiːz/
复数名词
入侵物种
species that are not native to an ecosystem and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health
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The introduction of invasive species can devastate local ecosystems.
入侵物种的引入会破坏当地生态系统。
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Controlling invasive species is a major challenge for conservationists.
控制入侵物种是环保主义者面临的一大挑战。