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arcology

/ahr-kol-uh-jee/US // ɑrˈkɒl ə dʒi //

弧学,弧形学,弧度学,弧形结构

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ar·col·o·gies for def. 2.

    • : a concept of architectural design in which an ideal city is contained within one immense vertical structure, thereby reducing wasteful consumption and preserving the natural surroundings: We are to imagine the principle of arcology as an opposite alternative to urban sprawl.
    • : a city contained within one immense vertical structure, considered ideal for reducing wasteful consumption and preserving the natural surroundings: Students from nine states entered their designs for East Coast arcologies.
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