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Definition
Footprint, either literal or figurative (such as ecological footprint).
- footprint; track
- figurativehuman impact on natural resources, such as a carbon footprint
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of physical tracks, this term is frequently used in a metaphorical sense to describe where someone has traveled or the impact they have left behind. It often appears in contexts related to environmental impact, such as 碳足跡, mirroring the English usage of footprint to measure ecological consumption.
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There are many footprints left on the beach.
Where have you all left your footprints (traveled to)?
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