| 单词 | perpetual student |
| 释义 | > as lemmasperpetual student perpetual student n. a person who remains at university or college far beyond the normal period (in quot. 1866: a person who has the right to remain a student for an unlimited time); a person who retains lifelong scholarly interests or is committed to continuous learning. ΘΚΠ society > education > learning > learner > college or university student > [noun] > perpetual student perpetual student1626 perpetual scholara1845 1626 S. D'Ewes Let. 2 May in Autobiogr. & Corr. (1845) II. 183 The generall, for him that intends to bee a perpetuall student, is as good. 1866 Times 23 Aug. 3/2 Gentlemen entering have the option.., by paying £90 at once, of becoming perpetual students. 1924 G. Calderon tr. A. Chekhov Cherry Orchard i. 132 Yes, I expect I shall be a perpetual student. 1994 Guardian 25 Oct. (Educ. section) 5/2 I'm probably typical, since it seems the term ‘perpetual student’ has achieved a certain currency as a form of insult or sneer. < as lemmas |
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