farming
/ˈfɑːmɪŋ/ · /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic EnvironmentWord #2974 in the learning path
农业；农场经营
Definitions
n. Growing crops or raising animals for food and other products
农业；农场经营
Example
My grandparents earn their living from sheep farming.
我的祖父母以养羊为生。
Sustainable farming can protect soil quality while providing enough food for a growing population.
可持续农业既能保护土壤质量，也能为不断增长的人口提供充足的食物。
Collocations
- organic farming
- dairy farming
- intensive farming
- sustainable farming
Word family
- farm (n.)
- farm (v.)
- farmer (n.)
Synonyms
- agriculture
Usage tip
泛指农业时通常不可数；养殖也可用farming。
FAQ
- What does farming mean?
- Growing crops or raising animals for food and other products
- How is farming pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/, US /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
