non-engineering
adjective [ before noun ] (also nonengineering) uk/ˌnɒn.en.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/ us/ˌnɑːn.en.dʒɪˈnɪ.rɪŋ/
非工程学的
not studying, working in, or relating to engineering (= the design and building of machines, engines, or electrical equipment)
They are increasingly hiring non-engineering graduates to test software applications. 他们不断雇用非工程学专业的毕业生来测试软件应用程序。
Coming from a non-engineering background, I do sometimes feel a little unappreciated or threatened. 没有工程学方面的背景，有时我的确觉得有点不被认可和受到威胁。
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- For most students, the third year is devoted to topics from their chosen branch of engineering, and some students will also pursue non-engineering subjects.
- Non-engineering positions such as marketing and accounting tend to be paid less well.
- The centre aims to train IT, computer science, and nonengineering students in hardware and computer networking.