The wave of urbanization sweeping across the globe is both a sign of progress and a cause for concern. Cities are booming, with skyscrapers reaching new heights and populations expanding at an unprecedented rate.
正随着全球范围的城市化浪潮，这既是进步的标志，也是引起关注的原因。城市正在快速发展，摩天大楼的高度越来越高，人口增长的速度也前所未有。
Yet, this rapid development is not without consequences. Urban areas generate a significant amount of pollution, leading to environmental degradation. The increasing demand for resources further strains our planet’s capacity.
然而，这种快速的发展并非没有后果。城市地区产生大量的污染，导致环境恶化。对资源的需求增加进一步加重了我们这个星球的负担。
Adapting to these challenges requires innovative solutions. Sustainable urban planning, green infrastructure, and public awareness campaigns are pivotal in mitigating the negative impacts of urbanization.
应对这些挑战需要创新的解决方案。可持续的城市规划、绿色基础设施和公众意识宣传活动在减轻城市化的负面影响方面起到了关键的作用。
Vocabulary:
- Urbanization [ˌɜːrbənɪˈzeɪʃən]，the process of making an area more urban.
例句：Rapid urbanization has led to numerous challenges in developing countries. - Skyscrapers [ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər]，a very tall building of many stories.
例句：The city’s skyline is dominated by modern skyscrapers. - Unprecedented [ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd]，never done or known before.
例句：The internet has grown at an unprecedented rate since its inception. - Degradation [ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən]，the condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
例句：The degradation of natural habitats is a concern for many environmentalists. - Strains [streɪnz]，forces or makes severe demands on.
例句：The influx of refugees has strained the country’s resources. - Sustainable [səˈsteɪnəbl]，capable of being continued over a long period without causing harm to the environment.
例句：Sustainable farming methods have a lesser impact on the environment. - Infrastructure [ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər]，the basic physical and organizational structures needed for a society.
例句：Developing countries often struggle with inadequate infrastructure. - Pivotal [ˈpɪvətl]，of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
例句：The CEO played a pivotal role in the company’s success.