biology
/baɪˈɒlədʒi/ · /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
CEFR level A2Topic ScienceWord #967 in the learning path
生物学
Definitions
n. the scientific study of living things
生物学
n. the natural processes and characteristics of a living thing
生物特征；生理机制
Example
We examined onion cells under microscopes in biology today.
今天的生物课上，我们用显微镜观察了洋葱细胞。
A basic understanding of biology helps people evaluate health information and make informed decisions about their lifestyles.
掌握基础生物学知识有助于人们评估健康信息，并对生活方式作出明智决定。
Collocations
- study biology
- marine biology
- human biology
- molecular biology
Word family
- biological (adj.)
- biologically (adv.)
- biologist (n.)
Usage tip
学科名称，通常不可数；生物学家是biologist。
FAQ
- What does biology mean?
- the scientific study of living things the natural processes and characteristics of a living thing
- How is biology pronounced?
- UK /baɪˈɒlədʒi/, US /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
