course

noun

UK/kɔːs/
US/kɔːrs/

Definitions of course noun

education(教育)

  1. A1Countable(可数名词)

    a structured series of lessons or lectures on a specific subject, typically leading to an examination or qualification

    课程;教程

    • They will attend a training course off-site next week.

      他们下周将参加一个场外的培训课程。

    • I plan to enroll in a writing course after my retirement.

      我计划在退休后报名参加一个写作课程。

    • Tim completed a three-year program in linguistics at the University of Newcastle.

      Tim在纽卡斯尔大学完成了三年的语言学课程。

sports(运动)

  1. B1Countable(可数名词)

    a designated area of land or water used for a sporting event or competition

    赛场;跑道;泳道

    • a golf course/a cross-country course

      一个高尔夫球场/一个越野赛道

    • The race car driver sped around the track.

      赛车手在赛道上飞驰。

    • The swimming competition took place in Olympic-standard lanes.

      游泳比赛在奥运标准的泳道中进行。

process(过程)

  1. C1Singular(单数)

    the manner in which something develops or the way in which an event or series of events unfolds

    进展;进程;过程

    • Did the scandal affect the course of the election campaign?

      这起丑闻是否影响了选举活动的进程?

    • It became clear during the course of the interview that he wasn't suited for the position.

      在面试过程中,很明显他不适合这个职位。

    • What is the best course of action to take in this scenario?

      在这种情况下,最好的行动方针是什么?

navigation(导航)

  1. C1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)

    the direction in which a vehicle, especially a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft, is moving, or the path that a river takes

    (尤指飞机、太空船或轮船的)航向,航道;(河流的)流向,水道

    • The pilot changed course to avoid the collision.

      飞行员改变了航向以避免碰撞。

    • Altering the course of the river could severely harm the environment in the entire valley.

      改变河流的流向可能会严重损害整个山谷的环境。

    • The direction of the debate shifted significantly after Liz gave her speech.

      辩论的方向在Liz发表演讲后发生了显著的转变。

food(食物)

  1. A2Countable(可数名词)

    a dish served as part of a meal

    一道菜

    • a four-course lunch

      四道菜的午餐

    • A classic British main course includes meat, potatoes, and other vegetables.

      经典的英式主菜包括肉、土豆和其他蔬菜

    • The restaurant offers a three-course dinner menu.

      这家餐厅提供三道菜的晚餐菜单

health(健康)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    a prescribed series of medical treatments

    疗程

    • The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics for me.

      医生为我开了一个抗生素疗程。

    • She required a six-month course of physical therapy after fracturing her leg.

      她腿部骨折后需要进行六个月的物理治疗疗程。

    • The patient completed his three-week course of radiation therapy.

      病人完成了为期三周的放射治疗疗程。

construction(建筑)

  1. Countable(可数名词)architecture(建筑)specialized(专业)

    a layer of building material, such as bricks, that is laid horizontally

    (砖瓦等建筑材料的)层

Phrases of course noun

  • on course

    Likely to happen or succeed as planned or expected.

    预计会发生的;预计会成功的

    Due to the economic recession, we are on course to experience record unemployment levels.

    由于经济衰退,我们很可能会经历创纪录的失业水平。

  • in the course of time

    After a certain period of time; eventually.

    经过一段时间;最终;总有一天

    I assume they plan to have children in the course of time.

    我认为他们计划总有一天会有孩子。

  • with the course of time

    over a period of time; gradually

    逐渐地

    With the course of time, I gradually got used to waking up early.

    随着时间的推移,我逐渐习惯了早起。

verb

UK/kɔːs/
US/kɔːrs/

Definitions of course verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)

    to move or flow quickly and in large quantities

    奔流;奔涌;大量流动

    • Tears were coursing down his face.

      泪水从他的脸上奔涌而下。

    • You could almost hear the blood coursing through her veins as she crossed the finish line.

      当她冲过终点线时,你几乎能听到血液在她的血管中奔涌。

    • A new wave of idealism is coursing through our schools.

      一股新的理想主义浪潮正在我们的学校中涌动。

Idioms

  • of course not

    used to strongly emphasize disagreement or denial of a statement.

    (用于强调不同意或某事不真实)当然不

    "Do you think I would accept such unfair treatment?" "Of course not!"

    “你认为我会接受这种不公平的待遇吗?”“当然不!”

  • of course

    used to express agreement or give permission to someone to do something.

    (表示肯定或允许)当然

    "Can you help me?" "Of course, I can."

    「你能帮我吗?」「当然,我可以。」