geology
UK/dʒi'ɒlәdʒi/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
n.
The science that studies the Earth's structure, rocks, and history.
地质学，研究地球结构、岩石和历史的科学。
n.
The rocks and physical structure of a particular area.
（某地区的）地质，地质构造。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgeo-earth, land
+
-logystudy of, science of
=geology
geo- (earth) + -logy (study of) = 'the study of the earth.' The most literal of the geo- words: where geography describes the surface, geology reads the rocks and layers beneath it to reconstruct the planet's history.
Common Collocations
- 1.study geology学习地质学
- 2.marine geology海洋地质学
- 3.the geology of the region该地区的地质
Example Sentences
- 1.
She studied geology because she loved hiking and collecting rocks.
- 2.
The geology of the canyon reveals millions of years of history.
- 3.
Oil companies hire experts in geology to locate new reserves.