topography
US /təˈpɑː.ɡrə.fi/
UK /təˈpɑː.ɡrə.fi/
1.
地形, 地貌
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
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The topography of the region made road construction challenging.
該地區的地形使道路建設充滿挑戰。
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We studied the topography of the mountain range before our hike.
我們在徒步旅行前研究了山脈的地形。
2.
地形學, 地貌學
the study and detailed description of the surface features of a region
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Cartographers specialize in topography and map-making.
製圖師專門從事地形學和地圖製作。
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The course covers various aspects of physical geography, including topography.
該課程涵蓋自然地理的各個方面，包括地形學。