sustainable

adj

1. capable of being sustained

1. (自然资源)可持续的，不破坏环境的
You use sustainable to describe the use of natural resources when this use is kept at a steady level that is not likely to damage the environment.

e.g. ...the management, conservation and sustainable development of forests...
森林的管理、保护和可持续发展
e.g. Try to buy wood that you know has come from a sustainable source.
尽量购买来自可持续发展林的木材。

2. (计划、方法、体制)可持续的，持续性的
A sustainable plan, method, or system is designed to continue at the same rate or level of activity without any problems.

e.g. The creation of an efficient and sustainable transport system is critical to the long-term future of London.
建立一套高效稳定的交通体系对伦敦的长远发展意义重大。
e.g. ...a sustainable recovery in consumer spending.
消费支出的持续性复苏

1. sustainable的意思

1. 永續：<>报导,事实上,建设绿化、永续(sustainable)能源城市的计画遍及了全球各大角落,目的在於提高城市废弃物处理能力,改善环境品质,维持资源持续性.