engineering
UK/endʒɪ'nɪərɪŋ/US/.endʒi'niәriŋ/
IELTSB1
Definitions
n.
The branch of science and technology concerned with designing and building machines, structures, and systems
工程学；工程
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedengineerto put into, to cause
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=engineering
engineer + -ing = the work or discipline of an engineer. Transparent derivation; see engine for the root story.
Common Collocations
- 1.civil engineering土木工程
- 2.genetic engineering基因工程
- 3.engineering degree工程学学位
Example Sentences
- 1.
He is studying mechanical engineering at university.
- 2.
The tunnel was a remarkable feat of engineering.