ecology
/iˈkɒlədʒi/ · /iˈkɑːlədʒi/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4842 in the learning path
生态学
Definitions
n. The study of relationships between living things and their environment.
生态学
n. The relationships between living things and their environment.
生态；生态关系
Example
My sister studies ecology and often visits local wetlands.
我姐姐学习生态学，经常去当地湿地考察。
Understanding forest ecology can help governments protect wildlife while managing natural resources more effectively.
了解森林生态有助于政府在更有效地管理自然资源的同时保护野生动物。
Collocations
- marine ecology
- forest ecology
- study ecology
Word family
- ecological (adj.)
- ecologist (n.)
- ecologically (adv.)
Usage tip
ecology指生态学或生态关系，不等于environment。
FAQ
- What does ecology mean?
- The study of relationships between living things and their environment. The relationships between living things and their environment.
- How is ecology pronounced?
- UK /iˈkɒlədʒi/, US /iˈkɑːlədʒi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
