Thanks to nanotechnology, there could be a major breakthrough in the field of transportation with the production of more durable metaIs.

多亏了纳米技术，我们才能生产出更加持久耐用的金属，才能在交通运输领域做出重要的突破。

But plants don’t make tannins so that humans can have long-lasting, protective clothing.

不过植物不是为了人类能有耐用的皮革穿才制造单宁酸的。

An increased demand for durable goods during the pandemic, a shortage of warehouse workers and lorry drivers along with bottlenecks in transport systems have all contributed to the problem.

疫情期间耐用品需求的增加、仓库工人和卡车司机的短缺以及运输系统的瓶颈都是造成这一问题的原因。

But it's undeniable how much plastic trash we've introduced into marine ecosystems, and the wonderful durability of plastic guarantees it'll be an issue for years to come.

不过我们带给海洋生态系统多少塑胶垃圾是无可否认的事实，而塑胶极佳的耐用度也保证了它在未来几年是一项议题。

His pitch to consumers, buy the same household products you already love plus a small deposit and we'll send them to you in durable, reusable packaging.

他向消费者推销，购买你早已心仪的商品时再加一小笔押金吧，我们以耐用的，可重复使用的包装反馈给您。

After numerous failed attempts to make use of PVC, an American successfully plasticized it in the 1920's and began experimenting with it as a cheaper and more durable alternative to rubber and to other plastics.

经过无数次利用PVC的失败尝试，一位美国人在20世纪20年代成功地将其塑化，并开始试验将更便宜耐用的PVC作为橡胶和其他塑料的替代品。

But the quality of wood leads to durable products.

但优质的木材造就了经久耐用的产品。

But what learned through the process was that we wanted to have the longevity behind a material as strong, as durable as diamond.

但从这个过程中感受到的是，我们想要的是一种像钻石一样坚固耐用的材料。

That one can fly y'all and it sets a new bar for smartphone durability.

这是一部飞的手机，而且使智能手机的耐用性上了一个新台阶。

It's cardboard, sturdy and most importantly, keeps your cheese from getting stuck to the lid.

它是硬纸板做的，坚固耐用，最重要的是，它可以防止奶酪粘在盖子上。

It's harder and stronger than a regular diamond in the natural process through which scientists believe it was formed could inspire a way to manufacture super durable materials.

它比普通钻石更硬更结实，科家们相信它的自然形成过程可以启发出一种制造超级耐用材料的方法。

Up next, a study released last week shows the world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, the material which is convenient durable and cost effective can present environmental challenges when not managed properly.

上周公布的一项研究表明，全世界正在产生创纪录数量的一次性塑料垃圾，这种方便、耐用、便宜的材料如果管理不，就对环境造成挑战。

Plastic is inexpensive, it's durable and tons of it winds up in landfills where it sits without decomposing for a very long time.

塑料价格低廉，经久耐用，而且大量的塑料最终被扔进垃圾填埋场，在很长一段时间内不分解。

Historically, one of the most sought after resources, the ebony tree, is coveted for its durable black hardwood which is used to build furniture, cabinets, piano keys.

历史上，最受追捧的资源之一，黑檀树因其耐用的黑色硬木而令人垂涎，这种硬木可用于制造家具、橱柜和钢琴键。

We love it because it's strong, it's soft, it's beautiful.

我们喜欢的是皮革的 耐用、柔韧和美丽。

These shells were also thicker and therefore might have made more durable tools.

这些壳还比较厚，因此可能制造出更耐用的工具。

We needed strong, light, cheap materials that lasted a long time and plastics were perfect.

我们需要坚固、轻便、廉价、耐用的材料，而塑料就是完美的选择。

Bricks or stones make paths that are long-lasting.

砖块或石头铺设成的小径耐用。

More durable ancient buildings made of stone or brick are usually only partially buried.

由石头或砖块制成的更耐用的古建筑通常只被部分掩埋。

I have no idea, Alice. Maybe they aren't as strong as non-biodegradable bags. I like a good strong bag, myself, you see.

我不知道，艾丽斯。或许是因为它们没有不可降解的塑料袋结实。我本人喜欢结实耐用的袋子。