science of time, 1819, probably from Greek hora "hour" (see hour) + -logy. Earlier it meant "clock, clock dial" (c. 1500), from Latin horologium. Related: Horologist.
实用例句
1. He is skilled in horology.
他精于钟表制造。
来自辞典例句
2. The appearance of radio controlled clock is a revolution in the history of the horology.