engineering

engineering — noun

1. the use of scientific knowledge and mathematics to design, build, and maintain m

1.名詞B1
釋義

the use of scientific knowledge and mathematics to design, build, and maintain machines, roads, bridges, electrical systems, and other large structures or products

例句

Andrés decided to study engineering at university after building a small robot at home.

The bridge collapsed because of a serious error in the engineering design.

collocation: engineering design

同義詞
  • technology

    Broader in scope; technology covers all tools and methods, whereas engineering specifically focuses on designing and building practical systems.

  • design

    Narrower; design is one stage within engineering and does not include construction, testing, or maintenance.

  • applied science

    More formal; used when emphasising the theoretical basis of engineering work.

文法句型

branch of + engineering

engineering + noun (attributive)

用法筆記

Engineering is an uncountable noun and does not usually have a plural form. To refer to a specific branch, place an adjective before it (civil engineering, software engineering, environmental engineering).

常見錯誤

❌I studied an engineering at university.
✅I studied engineering at university.
💡Engineering is uncountable and cannot follow 'a' or 'an'.
❌She works in different engineerings.
✅She works in different fields of engineering.
💡The word itself is not used in the plural.