course
noun
Definitions of course noun
education(教育)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
Definitions of course verb
- 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。」