archaeology
/ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/ · /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #5191 in the learning path
考古学
Definitions
n. The study of past societies through objects and remains.
考古学
Example
Studying archaeology taught her to recognise ancient pottery fragments.
学习考古学让她学会了辨认古代陶器碎片。
Archaeology provides valuable evidence of how earlier societies adapted to environmental change and developed trading networks.
考古学为了解早期社会如何适应环境变化、发展贸易网络提供了宝贵证据。
Collocations
- study archaeology
- an archaeology degree
- an archaeology museum
Word family
- archaeologist (n.)
- archaeological (adj.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；研究恐龙化石属于古生物学。
FAQ
- What does archaeology mean?
- The study of past societies through objects and remains.
- How is archaeology pronounced?
- UK /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/, US /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
