| 单词 | the university of life |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe university of life a. the university of life: (also with capital initials) the experience of life regarded as a means of instruction, in contrast to formal (higher) education. Cf. the school of (the) hard knocks at school n.1 Phrases 9.Now often with the implication that life experience is of greater benefit than formal education. ΚΠ 1854 C. C. Felton Addr. Assoc. Alumni Harvard College 7 The late Professor Greenleaf,..who, not born to affluence, and not bred up to scholarly studies, achieved an honorable scholarship in the university of life. 1887 W. D. Lighthall Thoughts, Moods & Ideals 22 Once, in the University of Life, Remember and Inquire, my old Professors. 1920 Biblical World 54 255/2 The courses in the University of Life are long and hard. 1972 L. Meynell Death by Arrangement i. 9 The spires of Oxford could go on dreaming..for all he cared; he set about getting himself a degree in the university of life. 1993 Independent 4 Feb. 16/2 The University of Life has more to offer than fancy business schools. < as lemmas |
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