Word · Frequency #1815
engineering
工程；工程学
核心释义
The use of science and mathematics to design, build, or improve machines, structures, and systems; the profession of an engineer.
- 1.
将数学和物理科学应用于人类需求和技术发展。
The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
- 2.
工程学(科学在商业或工业中的实际应用)
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
- 3.
船上发动机所在的区域。
The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
- 4.
工程学(将科学知识应用于实际问题的学科)
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
- 5.
控制任何物理物体的运动、形状或物质的行为。
Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).
- 6.
轮机舱
a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
- 7.
指专业工程人员的办公区域。
Designates the office area of the professional engineering staff.
机舱；轮机舱；工程师办公室；工程部；操控；控制；将数学和物理科学应用于人类需求和技术发展。；工程学(科学在商业或工业中的实际应用)
用法In use
She decided to study civil engineering at university.
用法提示：“engineering”作为名词，指工程学学科。
My brother works in software engineering for a tech company.
用法提示：“engineering”作为名词，指工程职业领域。
The engineering of the new bridge took three years.
用法提示：“engineering”作为名词，指工程设计建造过程。
he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study
engineering + noun
常见搭配，如 engineering company（工程公司）
The engineering team completed the project on time.
工程团队按时完成了项目。
adjective + engineering
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- mechanical engineering
- 机械工程
- He decided to study mechanical engineering at university.他决定在大学学习机械工程。
- civil engineering
- 土木工程
- The bridge was designed by a team of civil engineering experts.这座桥是由一支土木工程专家团队设计的。
- engineering design
- 工程设计
- Engineering design requires both creativity and technical knowledge.工程设计需要创造力和技术知识。
- engineering team
- 工程团队
- The engineering team worked late to finish the project.工程团队加班完成了项目。
- engineering degree
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
engine（引擎）+ er（人）+ ing = 工程学，联想引擎工程师的工作。
语境与语域Context & Register
中性；多用于学术讨论（工程学）和职业语境（工程实践）
语法说明Grammar Note
通常作不可数名词
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in '-ing' (ring, sing, spring, thing) share the final /ɪŋ/ sound but the primary stress in 'engineering' is on the '-neer-' syllable. 'Engineer' shares the same stressed syllable /nɪr/ but does not end with /ɪŋ/. 'Engine' differs in both stress and ending.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.