engineering
noun [ U ] uk/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/ us/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
B1 工程设计;工程学
the work of an engineer (= a person who designs or builds machines, engines, electrical systems, or large structures such as roads or bridges using scientific principles), or the study of this work
The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
Richard studied engineering at MIT. 理查德在麻省理工学院攻读工程学。
German/American engineering 德国／英国工程设计
aeronautic/offshore engineering
See also: chemical engineeringcivil engineeringgenetic engineeringgeoengineeringmechanical engineeringnon-engineeringreverse engineeringsocial engineeringsound engineering
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- The bridge is a marvellous work of engineering and construction.
- There are still some vacancies for students in science and engineering courses.