C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən
desertification
沙漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林砍伐加速了沙漠化。