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engineering

noun
 
🔊/ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
🔊/ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1.  
     the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.工程
    • The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.这座桥是现代工程的一大成就。🔊🔊
    • an engineering firm/company一家工程公司/公司
    • Train services on Sunday will be restricted because of engineering works.由于有工程作业，星期日的火车服务将受到限制。
    see also language engineering, reverse engineering compare reverse engineering
    Extra Examples
    • The bridge is a fine piece of engineering.这座大桥是一项杰出的工程。
    • The building is a remarkable feat of engineering.这栋大楼是一项了不起的工程壮举。
    Topics Engineeringb1, Jobsb1, Scientific researchb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • heavy
    • light
    • precision
    • …
    … of engineering
    • piece
    engineering + noun
    • company
    • firm
    • group
    • …
    phrases
    • a feat of engineering
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  2.  
    (also engineering science)
    the study of engineering as a subject工程学
    • a degree in engineering工程学学位
    • an engineering student 一名工程专业的学生
    Topics Educationb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • heavy
    • light
    • precision
    • …
    … of engineering
    • piece
    engineering + noun
    • company
    • firm
    • group
    • …
    phrases
    • a feat of engineering
    See full entry
    3. see also chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, genetic engineering, mechanical engineering, social engineering