non-renewable

adjective

/ˌnɒn rɪˈnjuːəbl/

/ˌnɑːn rɪˈnuːəbl/

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(of natural resources such as gas or oil天然气、石油等自然资源) that cannot be replaced after use非再生的；非可再生的
- the need to protect non-renewable resources保护不可再生资源的必要性
- non-renewable energy sources不可再生能源
- Fossil fuels are non-renewable and rapidly running out.化石燃料是不可再生的，并且很快就会耗尽。
that cannot be continued or repeated for a further period of time after it has ended非延续性的；不可重复有效的
- a non-renewable contract不可延续的合同
- The post is a fixed-term non-renewable appointment.该职位为定期任用，不可连任。