转基因生物

Plants, animals or microorganisms that have changed through genetic engineering.

Most commercialised GMO crop plants are insect resistant and/or herbicide tolerant.

Clone

克隆

A plant or animal which has the same genes as the original from which it was produced

The first animal to be cloned was Dolly the sheep.

I believe that cloning humans is unethical.

Geoengineering

地球工程

The deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system, in order to try and control global warming

Some scientists believe geoengineering is the only way to reduce the warming of the climate.

Controlling the weather by geoengineering is a possible solution to climate change, but it is controversial.

Cyber

网络

A prefix for things related to computers, especially the internet.

Cyberbullying via social media such as Facebook has become a major problem.

A cybercafe is a place where you can buy drinks and use computers at the same time.

High-Tech/ Hi-Tech

高科技

Using the most advanced and developed machines and methods.

Japan is a very high-tech country. Everyone has all the latest electronic gadgets.

Theory

理论

 A formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas which are suggested to explaina fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation

There are two opposing theories on the causes of climate change - one says it is caused by humans, the other believe it is a natural cycle.