geological

/ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl/ (ame, mw)

geological — adjective

  • geologicalpositive
  • more geologicalcomparative
  • most geologicalsuperlative

1. relating to the way the Earth's rocks and soil were formed and how they change o

1.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to the way the Earth's rocks and soil were formed and how they change over time.

例句

A geological survey of the valley found large copper deposits deep underground.

collocation: geological survey

The canyon's red rock walls reveal millions of years of geological change.

collocation: geological change

同義詞
  • geologic

    Variant form used more often in American English; interchangeable in most contexts (e.g., 'geologic time' vs. 'geological time').

  • earth-science

    Broader term covering geology, oceanography, and meteorology; less technical and more general.

文法句型

geological + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Common collocations include 'geological survey,' 'geological map,' 'geological history,' and 'geological time.' Not typically used after a linking verb (e.g., 'This rock is geological' sounds incomplete — use 'This rock has geological significance' instead).

常見錯誤

❌The geological features of Taiwan include its rivers and lakes.
✅The geographical features of Taiwan include its rivers and lakes.
💡'geological' refers to rocks and Earth structure; 'geographical' refers to the physical features of an area including water bodies.