scientific expedition

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃn/
wissenschaftliche Expedition

The team is preparing for a scientific expedition to the Arctic to study climate change.

Das Team bereitet sich auf eine wissenschaftliche Expedition in die Arktis vor, um den Klimawandel zu untersuchen.


formell

Eine organisierte Reise mit dem Hauptziel, wissenschaftliche Daten oder Erkenntnisse in einem bestimmten Gebiet zu sammeln.

The scientific expedition to the Amazon rainforest lasted six months and focused on biodiversity.

Die wissenschaftliche Expedition in den Amazonas-Regenwald dauerte sechs Monate und konzentrierte sich auf die Biodiversität.

Funding for the scientific expedition was provided by several universities and research institutions.

Die Finanzierung der wissenschaftlichen Expedition wurde von mehreren Universitäten und Forschungseinrichtungen bereitgestellt.

Often involves researchers from multiple disciplines working together in remote or challenging environments.

Kollokationen

conduct a scientific expeditioneine wissenschaftliche Expedition durchführenlead a scientific expeditioneine wissenschaftliche Expedition leitenplan a scientific expeditioneine wissenschaftliche Expedition planen

Verwandte Ausdrücke

research tripRedewendung
a shorter or less formal scientific journey
field studyRedewendung
a smaller-scale scientific investigation in a natural setting

Profi-Tipp

Collocation Mastery

Use 'conduct' or 'lead' with 'scientific expedition' to sound natural in academic contexts (e.g., 'The professor will conduct a scientific expedition to the Andes.').

Goldene Regel

Precision in Context

Avoid using 'scientific expedition' for casual or recreational trips. It specifically refers to organized, research-driven journeys.

Wortursprung

From 'scientific' (Latin *scientia*, meaning 'knowledge') + 'expedition' (Latin *expeditio*, meaning 'military campaign' or 'journey'). The term emerged in the 18th century as scientific exploration became more systematic.

Verwendungshinweise

Commonly used in academic, governmental, and non-profit contexts. Often implies a structured, long-term effort rather than a short-term trip. The term is neutral and does not carry negative connotations.

Wortzerlegung

scientific
related to systematic study and knowledge
adjective
+
expedition
a journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often exploration or research
noun
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