agriculture
/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/ · /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4584 in the learning path
农业
Definitions
n. The activity of growing crops and raising animals for food.
农业
Example
Many families here earn their living through agriculture.
这里许多家庭靠农业谋生。
Sustainable agriculture can protect soil quality while providing enough food for a growing global population.
可持续农业既能保护土壤质量，又能为不断增长的全球人口提供充足的食物。
Collocations
- sustainable agriculture
- intensive agriculture
- organic agriculture
Word family
- agricultural (adj.)
- agriculturist (n.)
Synonyms
- farming
Usage tip
不可数名词；形容词为agricultural。
FAQ
- What does agriculture mean?
- The activity of growing crops and raising animals for food.
- How is agriculture pronounced?
- UK /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/, US /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
