global warming
collocation · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
the gradual rise in the earth’s temperature
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss the gradual rise in the earth’s temperature in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed global warming as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that global warming can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
global warming causestackle global warmingglobal warming effects
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “global warming causes”.