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surveyor

🇬🇧 UK/sə'veɪə/🇺🇸 US/sә'veiә. sә:-/
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Definitions

n.

A person who measures and maps land boundaries and elevations; one who inspects or assesses something

测量员;勘测员;检验员

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
surover, above
+
veysee, look
+
orone who does, agent
=surveyor

Common Collocations

  • 1.quantity surveyor工料测量师
  • 2.chartered surveyor特许测量师
  • 3.[licensed surveyor]持证测量员
  • 4.surveyor's report测量报告

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The surveyor carefully mapped the boundaries of the property before construction began.

  • 2.

    We hired a surveyor to inspect the building for any structural defects.

  • 3.

    A qualified surveyor must sign off on the land measurements before the sale.

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