industrial ~ industrious:
an industrial area
“Industrial” means ‘of or related to the industry (factory or large organisation where things are produced) and the people that work in it’,
e.g.
Japan is an industrial country, whereas India is an agricultural country.
We don’t like to live in this industrial area anymore because the pollution is on the rise; we are moving to the suburbs.
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an industrious ant pulling the cart
“Industrious” means ‘hard-working and diligent (=careful and thorough in doing things)’,
e.g.
Only industrious students can take up this course.
Ants are known to be the most industrious of all insects.
Common Errors:
1.
It is felt that our region has fewer industrious areas. [wrong]
It is felt that our region has fewer industrial areas. [right]
2.
Many garment industries have been closed because of Free Trade Agreement. [wrong]
Many garment factories have been closed because of Free Trade Agreement. [right]
3.
The Left Party is demanding that all the nuclear industries be shut down. [wrong]
The Left Party is demanding that all the nuclear plants be shut down. [right]
4.
Everybody feels that the industry as a whole must become more echo-friendly. [wrong]
Everybody feels that industry as a whole must become more echo-friendly. [right]
The soft drink industry giant Coca Cola company’s Hong Kong factory produces ten thousand bottles a day.
