academy

名词

UK/əˈkæd.ə.mi/
US/əˈkæd.ə.mi/

定义 academy 名词

  1. Countable

    An organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement of an art, science, language, or a specialized school providing training for a specific profession or subject.

    • a military academy

    • a police academy

    • The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is renowned for its acting programs.

  2. Countable

    The youth development program within a sports club, focused on training young athletes with the potential to join the first team.

    • Many top players have come through the club's academy system.

    • The club's academy provides professional training to young players with potential.

    • The club's academy is renowned for its excellent training programs.

  3. Countable

    A type of school in the UK that operates independently of local authority control and is funded directly by the central government.

    • This academy has played a leading role in education reform.

    • The academy is known for its innovative teaching methods.

    • The local authority plays no role in the operation of the academy.