地质
The science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. Common TOEFL lecture topic.
Examples
3 of 5地质学家正在分析这些岩石样本。
Geologists are analyzing these rock samples.
该地区经常发生地质灾害，如泥石流。
Geological disasters, such as mudslides, frequently occur in this area.
地质勘探对于寻找石油非常重要。
Geological exploration is very important for finding oil.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Di (Earth) + Zhi (Texture/Quality) = The 'texture' or internal makeup of the earth.
Quick Quiz
通过研究岩石，我们可以了解地球的___历史。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 地质
Examples
地质学家正在分析这些岩石样本。
academicGeologists are analyzing these rock samples.
该地区经常发生地质灾害，如泥石流。
formalGeological disasters, such as mudslides, frequently occur in this area.
地质勘探对于寻找石油非常重要。
businessGeological exploration is very important for finding oil.
这里的地质情况非常复杂。
everydayThe geological situation here is very complex.
他大学时主修地质学。
informalHe majored in geology in college.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
地质学家
geologist
Often Confused With
Dili (Geography) deals with the earth's surface and human activity; Dizhi (Geology) deals with the internal structure and rocks.
Usage Notes
Essential for Earth Science lectures in TOEFL.
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with 'Geology' vs 'Geography'. Remember 'Dizhi' is about rocks and the internal earth.
Memory Tip
Di (Earth) + Zhi (Texture/Quality) = The 'texture' or internal makeup of the earth.
Word Origin
'Di' means earth; 'Zhi' means quality or substance.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
通过研究岩石，我们可以了解地球的___历史。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 地质
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基因
B1A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
检验
B1To test or examine something to see if it is correct, effective, or in good condition.
化石
B1The preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote past. It is a key topic in TOEFL biology and geology passages.
参数
B1A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
效应
B1A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause, often used to describe a specific phenomenon or response.
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