请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 geologically
释义

geologicallyadv.

Brit. /ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒᵻkli/, /dʒɪəˈlɒdʒᵻkli/, U.S. /ˌdʒiəˈlɑdʒək(ə)li/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: geological adj., -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < geological adj. + -ly suffix2. Compare French géologiquement (1809 or earlier).
In a geological manner or respect; with reference to geology.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > earth sciences > geology > [adverb]
geologically1802
1802 J. Playfair Illustr. Huttonian Theory 151 He therefore endeavours to ascertain the distinguishing characters of each, considered geologically.
1859 C. Darwin Origin of Species x. 287 Only a small portion of the surface of the earth has been geologically explored.
1876 D. Page Adv. Text-bk. Geol. (ed. 6) xxiii. 482 The best map of the district he can procure, and if coloured geologically so much the better.
1928 Times 29 Oct. 9/1 Geologically and geographically the site of London was inevitable.
1977 A. Hallam Planet Earth 54/2 An unusual but geologically very important type of suspension deposit is that produced by a turbidity current.
2005 Nature 1 Dec. 538/3 This is hard evidence that Titan is geologically active.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
<
adv.1802
随便看

 

英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/23 13:21:10