单词 | phi beta kappa |
释义 | Phi Beta Kappa (fi beɪtə kæpə) proper noun [usu N n] In the United States, Phi Beta Kappa is an association of American college students who have achieved high academic success. ...Miss Harold, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Illinois. Phi Beta Kappa in British English (ˈfaɪ ˈbeɪtə ˈkæpə, ˈbiːtə) noun (in the US) 1. a national honorary society, founded in 1776, membership of which is based on high academic ability 2. a member of this society Word origin from the initials of the Greek motto philosophia biou kubernētēs philosophy the guide of lifePhi Beta Kappa in American English (ˌfaɪ ˌbeɪtə ˈkæpə) US 1. an honorary society of U.S. college students in liberal arts and sciences with high scholastic rank: founded 1776 2. a member of this society Word origin < the initial letters of the Gr motto philosophia biou kybernētes, philosophy the guide of life |
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