genealogy

noun

UK/ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.dʒi/
US/ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.dʒi/

Definitions of genealogy noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The study of the historical development of a family, including its past and present members.

    家谱学;宗谱学;家系;世系

    • She developed a keen interest in researching her family's genealogy.

      她对研究家族的家谱产生了浓厚的兴趣。

    • The study delved deep into the genealogical history of the region.

      这项研究深入探讨了该地区的家族历史。

    • He spent several years compiling his family's genealogy.

      他花了几年时间编纂家族的家谱。

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    A chart or diagram that displays the historical lineage of a family, connecting past and present members through lines.

    家谱;族谱;世系图

    • The genealogy chart clearly illustrates the family's lineage.

      这份族谱图清晰地展示了家族的世系。

    • She studied the genealogy diagram to understand her ancestry.

      她研究了族谱图以了解她的祖先。

    • The genealogy chart showed the connections between different generations.

      这份族谱图展示了不同世代之间的联系。