geology

/dʒiˈɒlədʒi/ (bre, ipa) · /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/ (ame, ipa) · /jē-ˈä-lə-jē/ (ame, mw)

geology — noun

1. the branch of science that examines the solid outer layers of Earth, how they fo

1.名詞B2
釋義

the branch of science that examines the solid outer layers of Earth, how they formed, and how they have changed over time.

例句

Owen decided to study geology at university after spending summers hiking in the mountains.

study geology (verb + field of study)

The geology department at Devika's university owns a large collection of mineral samples.

geology department (noun modifier)

同義詞
  • earth science

    broader term that also covers oceanography, meteorology, and space science

  • geoscience

    more formal synonym, often used in academic and research contexts

文法句型

study + geology

major in + geology

professor/department + of + geology

用法筆記

Frequently used with academic verbs such as 'study', 'major in', and 'specialize in'. Also common as a modifier for nouns like 'department', 'course', 'textbook', and 'professor'.

常見錯誤

❌I read a geology about volcanoes.
✅I read a geology textbook about volcanoes.
💡'geology' as a field of study is uncountable and cannot follow the article 'a'.
❌She graduated in geologies.
✅She graduated in geology.
💡'geology' does not have a plural form when referring to the field of study.

2. the rocks, soil, and other natural materials found in a specific location on Ear

2.名詞C1
釋義

the rocks, soil, and other natural materials found in a specific location on Earth, and the way these materials are arranged underground.

例句

The geology of this region includes thick layers of limestone and soft sandstone.

the geology of [place]

Yael studied the local geology to understand why the river had changed its course.

同義詞

文法句型

the geology + of + [place]

[possessive] + geology

[adjective] + geology

用法筆記

Almost always preceded by a determiner — typically 'the' ('the geology of Taiwan') or a possessive ('the region's geology'). Often followed by 'of + [place]' to specify the location.

常見錯誤

❌The geologies of these two islands are different.
✅The geology of these two islands is different.
💡'geology' in this sense remains uncountable even when comparing multiple places.
❌I studied geology of mountain.
✅I studied the geology of the mountain.
💡the definite article 'the' is required before 'geology' when specifying a location.