1690s, "privilege of a royal forest," from forest (n.) + -ry or else from Old French foresterie, from forest (see forest (n.)). Meaning "science of managing forests" is from 1859.
双语例句
1. Forestry appertains to geography.
森林学和地理学有关.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
2. There are other concession to agriculture, forestry and small businesses.
对农业 、 林业及小企业也给予其它优惠.
来自辞典例句
3. Indeed, in may regions " forestry " is synonymous with " plantation culture ".
事实上, 在许多地区 “ 林业 ” 就是 “ 森林栽培 ” 的同义语.
来自辞典例句
4. Forestry may be the branch of agriculture with the greatest potential for increases in productivity.
林业可能是农业中提高生产力潜力最大的一个分支.
来自辞典例句
5. Personal collecting expeditions may be necessary to obtain seed for countries with smaller forestry programs.
