Agriculture refers to the practice of cultivating plants and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products.
Primary Industry
EN: The science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
翻譯: 指耕作土壤、生產作物及飼養牲畜的科學、技術與產業。
Human Activity
EN: The human activity of farming and growing food on a large scale.
翻譯: 指人類大規模進行農耕與生產糧食的活動。
Economic Sector
EN: The sector of an economy concerned with the production and processing of crops, meat, and other raw materials.
翻譯: 指經濟中負責生產與加工農作物、肉類及其他原材料的產業部門。
Historical Development
EN: The development and practice of farming, marking a major stage in human societal evolution.
翻譯: 指農耕的發展與實踐，標誌著人類社會演進的一個重要階段。
小提醒：Remember that 'agriculture' is an uncountable noun. You don't say 'an agriculture' or 'agricultures' when referring to the general concept.
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1. the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and rearing of animals
農業；農耕；農學
Modern agriculture relies heavily on technology and scientific research.
現代農業極度依賴科技與科學研究。
He decided to study agriculture at university.
他決定在大學攻讀農學。
2. the sector of an economy concerned with the production of crops and livestock
農業部門；農業經濟
Agriculture is a major pillar of the country's economy.
農業是該國經濟的主要支柱。
The government introduced new subsidies to support agriculture.
政府推出了新的補貼以支持農業部門。
3. the process of cultivating land or raising animals on a large scale
大規模耕作；大規模畜牧
The plains are dominated by extensive agriculture.
這片平原以廣闊的大規模農業為主。
Intensive agriculture can sometimes lead to soil degradation.
集約型農業有時可能導致土壤退化。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| agriculture + noun | 農業（的）... | Modern agriculture requires advanced technology. (現代農業需要先進的技術。) |
| noun + of agriculture | ...的農業 | The history of agriculture spans thousands of years. (農業的歷史跨越數千年。) |
| adjective + agriculture | ...的農業 | Sustainable agriculture is crucial for the environment. (永續農業對環境至關重要。) |
| in agriculture | 在農業領域 | He has a long career in agriculture. (他在農業領域有很長的職業生涯。) |
| study/practice + agriculture | 學習/從事農業 | Many universities offer degrees to study agriculture. (許多大學提供學位來學習農業。) |
對比例句： EN: The economy of this region relies heavily on agriculture. 翻譯: 這個地區的經濟高度依賴農業。
EN:This region is known for its agricultural products.
翻譯:這個地區以其農產品聞名。
EN:She studied agriculture at the university.
翻譯:她在大學攻讀農業。
EN:He works for the Ministry of Agricultural Development.
翻譯:他在農業發展部工作。
使用 agriculture 指產業本身，使用 agricultural 來描述與該產業相關的事物。
agriculture vs farming
「agriculture」指整個農業科學與產業，範圍較廣；「farming」則專指實際的耕作、畜牧等生產活動。
agriculture vs agronomy
「agriculture」是廣泛的農業領域；「agronomy」是農業中的一門科學，專注作物與土壤管理。
agriculture vs horticulture
「agriculture」泛指大規模農業生產；「horticulture」特指園藝，包括花卉、果樹、蔬菜的栽培。
在對話中，當引述他人對農業的看法或一般性說法時，常用「people say agriculture...」或「they say agriculture...」這類結構。 EN: People say agriculture is the backbone of the economy, but it's really tough work. 翻譯: 大家都說農業是經濟的支柱，但這工作真的很辛苦。
EN:They say modern agriculture uses too many chemicals.
翻譯:他們說現代農業用了太多化學物質。
為了強調農業的重要性或表達個人強烈感受，會在句首或句中加入「I mean」、「seriously」等詞。 EN: I mean, agriculture affects everyone, from what we eat to the environment. 翻譯: 我是說，農業影響每個人，從我們吃的東西到環境都包括在內。
EN:Seriously, sustainable agriculture is something we should all care about.
翻譯:說真的，永續農業是我們都應該關心的事。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，會用「you know」、「like」等填充詞來談論農業話題。 EN: The future of, you know, agriculture might depend on new technologies. 翻譯: 農業的未來，你知道的，可能得靠新科技。
EN:It's about, like, how agriculture connects to climate change.
翻譯:這就像是，農業和氣候變遷之間的關聯。
正式寫作注意：以上口語用法（如引述結構、語氣強調詞、停頓填充詞）在學術論文、正式報告或商業文件中應避免使用，以保持文體的嚴謹與客觀。
sustainable agriculture
adjective + agriculture
永續農業
modern agriculture
adjective + agriculture
現代農業
subsistence agriculture
adjective + agriculture
自給農業
the agriculture industry
agriculture + noun
農業產業
to work in agriculture
verb + in + agriculture
從事農業工作
agriculture and rural development
agriculture + and + related noun phrase
農業與鄉村發展
intensive agriculture
adjective + agriculture
集約農業
×He works in an agriculture.
✓He works in agriculture.
"Agriculture" is an uncountable noun when referring to the general industry or practice. Do not use "an" or "a" before it in this context.
×The agricultures of Japan and Taiwan are different.
✓The agriculture of Japan and Taiwan is different.
"Agriculture" is uncountable and does not have a plural form. Use the singular form even when comparing different regions.
×She studies agriculture engineering.
✓She studies agricultural engineering.
Use the adjective form "agricultural" to modify another noun. "Agriculture" is the noun for the field itself.
×My family business is agriculture.
✓My family business is in agriculture.
When stating someone's field of work or business, use the preposition "in" before "agriculture".
×Farming and agriculture means the same thing.
✓Farming and agriculture are related but not exactly the same.
"Farming" usually refers to the practice of cultivating land and raising animals. "Agriculture" is a broader term that includes farming as well as the science, business, and technology behind it.