oceanography
/ˌəʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfi/ · /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑːɡrəfi/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6238 in the learning path
海洋学
Definitions
n. The scientific study of oceans and their physical and biological processes.
海洋学
Example
My cousin studies oceanography and collects seawater samples.
我的表亲学习海洋学，也采集海水样本。
Research in oceanography helps scientists understand how ocean currents influence global temperatures and regional weather patterns.
海洋学研究帮助科学家了解洋流如何影响全球气温和区域天气模式。
Collocations
- physical oceanography
- biological oceanography
- study oceanography
Word family
- ocean (n.)
- oceanographer (n.)
- oceanographic (adj.)
- oceanic (adj.)
Usage tip
学科名称，通常不可数；海洋学家是oceanographer。
FAQ
- What does oceanography mean?
- The scientific study of oceans and their physical and biological processes.
- How is oceanography pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfi/, US /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑːɡrəfi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
