英语词汇“topography”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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topography

(təpɒgrəfi)

Word forms: plural topographies

1. uncountable noun

Topography is the study and description of the physical features of an area, for example its hills, valleys, or rivers, or the representation of these features on maps.

2. countable noun [usually singular, with poss]

The topography of a particular area is its physical shape, including its hills, valleys, and rivers.

The topography of the river's basin has changed significantly since the floods. [+ of]

topography in British English

(təˈpɒɡrəfɪ)

nounWord forms: plural -phies

the study or detailed description of the surface features of a region

the detailed mapping of the configuration of a region

the land forms or surface configuration of a region

the surveying of a region's surface features

the study or description of the configuration of any object

Derived forms

topographer (toˈpographer)

noun

topographic (ˌtɒpəˈɡræfɪk) or topographical (ˌtopoˈgraphical)

adjective

topographically (ˌtopoˈgraphically)

adverb

topography in American English

(təˈpɑɡrəfi)

nounWord forms: plural -phies

the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality

the detailed description, esp. by means of surveying, of particular localities, as cities, towns, or estates

the relief features or surface configuration of an area

the features, relations, or configuration of a structural entity

a schema of a structural entity, as of the mind, a field of study, or society, reflecting a division into distinct areas having a specific relation or a specific position relative to one another

Derived forms

topographic (ˌtɑpəˈɡræfɪk) topographical

adjective

topographically

adverb

Word origin

[1400–50; late ME topographye ‹ LL topographia ‹ Gk topographía. See topo-, -graphy]

Examples of 'topography' in a sentence
topography

They scour topography and history as looking for part of their own selves.This can be affected by many factors, including previous use of the land and topography.The Thames is integral to the history and topography of London.It's a mirror of the local history, national history and local topography.The overture of Inca culture, history and topography is essential to maximise your sense of wonder at the finale.But on closer inspection, it becomes clear that the complexity of the animal's behaviour is forced upon it by the complex geography and topography of the beach.

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Branches of geography

单词	topography
释义	Trends of topography View usage for: topography (təpɒgrəfi) Word forms: plural topographies 1. uncountable noun Topography is the study and description of the physical features of an area, for example its hills, valleys, or rivers, or the representation of these features on maps. 2. countable noun [usually singular, with poss] The topography of a particular area is its physical shape, including its hills, valleys, and rivers. The topography of the river's basin has changed significantly since the floods. [+ of] topography in British English (təˈpɒɡrəfɪ) nounWord forms: plural -phies 1. the study or detailed description of the surface features of a region 2. the detailed mapping of the configuration of a region 3. the land forms or surface configuration of a region 4. the surveying of a region's surface features 5. the study or description of the configuration of any object Derived forms topographer (toˈpographer) noun topographic (ˌtɒpəˈɡræfɪk) or topographical (ˌtopoˈgraphical) adjective topographically (ˌtopoˈgraphically) adverb topography in American English (təˈpɑɡrəfi) nounWord forms: plural -phies 1. the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality 2. the detailed description, esp. by means of surveying, of particular localities, as cities, towns, or estates 3. the relief features or surface configuration of an area 4. the features, relations, or configuration of a structural entity 5. a schema of a structural entity, as of the mind, a field of study, or society, reflecting a division into distinct areas having a specific relation or a specific position relative to one another Derived forms topographic (ˌtɑpəˈɡræfɪk) topographical adjective topographically adverb Word origin [1400–50; late ME topographye ‹ LL topographia ‹ Gk topographía. See topo-, -graphy] Examples of 'topography' in a sentence topography They scour topography and history as looking for part of their own selves. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This can be affected by many factors, including previous use of the land and topography. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The Thames is integral to the history and topography of London. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It's a mirror of the local history, national history and local topography. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The overture of Inca culture, history and topography is essential to maximise your sense of wonder at the finale. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But on closer inspection, it becomes clear that the complexity of the animal's behaviour is forced upon it by the complex geography and topography of the beach. Evans, Peter & Deehan, Geoff The Descent of Mind - the how and why of intelligence (1990) Word lists with topography Branches of geography
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