archaeologist
/ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒɪst/ · /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #4242 in the learning path
考古学家
Definitions
n. someone who studies past societies through objects and physical remains
考古学家
Example
The archaeologist gently brushed soil from a clay bowl.
考古学家轻轻刷去陶碗上的泥土。
An archaeologist can reveal how ancient communities adapted to environmental change by examining tools and settlement patterns.
考古学家可以通过研究工具和聚落分布，揭示古代群体如何适应环境变化。
Collocations
- a team of archaeologists
- a leading archaeologist
- a field archaeologist
Word family
- archaeology (n.)
- archaeological (adj.)
- archaeologically (adv.)
Usage tip
考古研究人类遗存；研究恐龙的通常是古生物学家。
FAQ
- What does archaeologist mean?
- someone who studies past societies through objects and physical remains
- How is archaeologist pronounced?
- UK /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒɪst/, US /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
