Surveying
[sə'veɪɪŋ] or [sɝ'veɪŋ]
解释:
(noun.) the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map; 'he studied surveying at college'.
编辑:鲁弗斯--From WordNet
解释:
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Survey
(n.) That branch of applied mathematics which teaches the art of determining the area of any portion of the earth's surface, the length and directions of the bounding lines, the contour of the surface, etc., with an accurate delineation of the whole on paper; the act or occupation of making surveys.
校对:帕蒂
同义词及近义词：
n. Survey.
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例句:
- Grin away,' said Sikes, replacing the poker, and surveying him with savage contempt; 'grin away. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
- And what is more,' exclaimed Young John, surveying him in a doleful maze, 'he appears to mean it! 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
- You don't intend to make calls in that state, I hope, cried Amy, surveying her with amazement. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
- You too have altered, and for the better, I think Timothy, said Yeobright, surveying the firm figure of Fairway. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
- We have seen in an earlier chapter that geometry developed as a sci ence is becoming gradually weaned from the art of surveying. 李贝. 西洋科学史.
- I should think they had,' exclaimed Mr. Weller, surveying his companion's rags with undisguised wonder. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
- Elizabeth, after slightly surveying it, went to a window to enjoy its prospect. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
- And a wery good notion of a lunch it is, take it altogether,' said Mr. Weller, surveying his arrangement of the repast with great satisfaction. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
- Mrs. Cadwallader's mind was rapidly surveying the possibilities of choice for Dorothea. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
- I forgot the confounded jelly, but it can't be helped now, said John, surveying the prospect with an anxious eye. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
- Ah,' said the red-haired man, surveying Mr. Weller from head to foot with a supercilious look. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
- It is not indeed, Sam,' replied Mr. Pickwick, surveying the crowded and filthy street through which they were passing. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
- Jos was surveying the queer little apartment in which he found his old flame. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
- General or comprehensive aims are points of view for surveying the specific problems of education. 约翰·杜威. 民主与教育.
- Listen to me, Amelia, said Becky, marching up and down the room before the other and surveying her with a sort of contemptuous kindness. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
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