| 单词 | course |
| 释义 | noun | verb coursecourse1 /kɔrs/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1of course a)used when what you or someone else is saying is not surprising, because it is expected or already known: We’ll be spending more money, of course. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. “His mother paid for the whole thing again.” “Oh, of course.” b) (also course spoken) used to agree with someone, or to give permission to someone: “Can I have a word with you?” “Of course.” c) (also course spoken) used to emphasize that you are saying yes to something, or that what you are saying is true or correct: “He’ll do it, won’t he?” “Of course he will!”2(of) course not spoken used to emphasize that you are saying no to something, or that something is not true or correct: “Do you mind if I come a little late?” “Of course not!”3EDUCATION [countable] a class in a particular subject, especially in college or one that is done for a special reason SYN class: Are you enjoying the course?course in/on All students are required to take at least one course in math. He has done well in most of his college courses. I am taking an introductory course in political science this spring. → see also crash course, refresher course4TIME [singular] a period of time or process during which something happens: during/in/throughout/over the course of something If the credit card is used six times in the course of a year, there is no annual fee. Over the course of the next few years, the steel industry was reorganized.5DEVELOPMENT [countable] the usual or natural way that something happens, develops, or is done: course of It is hard to predict what the course of the epidemic will be. The revolution changed the course of the nation’s history. Just relax and let nature take its course (=allow something to happen in the usual way). The recession is expected to run its course by the end of the year.6PLANS [singular, uncountable] the general plans someone has to achieve something, or the general way something is happening: Recent events have forced the administration to change course.on/off course He had the feeling that U.S. foreign policy had drifted off course.7ACTIONS [countable] an action or series of actions that you could take in order to deal with a particular situation: The best course of action is to speak to her alone.8DIRECTION [countable, uncountable] the direction in which someone or something moves: The plane had to change course to avoid the storm. We had to paddle hard to keep the canoes on course (=keep them going in the right direction). The ship was blown off course (=the wind made it go in the wrong direction).9on course likely to achieve something, especially because you have already had some success: Western leaders put the trade talks back on course.on course to do something The party is on course to return to power.10PART OF A MEAL [countable] one of the separate parts of a meal: The main course consists of chicken and peppers.a three-/five-course meal A three-course meal here costs only $20.11SPORTS [countable] an area of land or water on which some types of races are held or some sports are played: We spent the afternoon on the golf course. → see also obstacle course12MEDICAL TREATMENT [countable] an amount of medicine or medical treatment that you have regularly for a specific period of time: a course of drugs/treatment/injections etc. Finish the entire course of antibiotics.13RIVER [countable] the direction a river moves in: They changed the course of the stream.14BRICKS/STONE [countable] a layer of bricks, stone, etc. in a wall → see also in due time/course at due1 (7), as a matter of course/routine at matter1 (4), be par for the course at par (4), stay the course at stay1 (6)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbstake a course I decided to take a Spanish course.pass a course Did you pass all your courses?fail a course If he doesn’t start studying harder, he is going to fail the course.enroll in a course formal You must take biology before you can enroll in the more advanced science courses.complete a course To enroll in college, students should have completed academic courses in high school.offer a course This course is offered only in the spring semester.teach a course She is teaching an introductory course in computer science.a course covers/includes something The course covers all aspects of cake baking.a course focuses/concentrates on something The course focuses on Latin American art.adjectives/nouns + coursea college course He received mostly As and Bs in his college courses.a required course English 101 is a required course for all first-year students at the college.a two-day/five-week etc. course The two-day course covers basic first aid.a language/first aid/mathematics etc. course Does the college offer computer courses in the summer?an introductory course I am taking an introductory course in political science this spring.an intensive course (=in which you learn a lot in a short time) The company provides an intensive course in Russian for employees who are being relocated to the Moscow office.a training course The police officers went through a special training course to learn how to handle dogs.an online course (=that you take at home using the Internet) Online courses are good for people who work during the day.a remedial course (=a special course that helps students who are having difficulty) Students who are not prepared for college-level math need to take remedial courses.a vocational course (=that teaches you the skills you need to do a particular job) He is taking a vocational auto mechanics course.a graduate course (=one you take after completing your bachelor’s degree) She is taking graduate courses to get her master’s degree in Education.a short course Last summer, I took a short course in digital photography.a refresher course (=short and intended to review a subject and teach you about new developments) I have not been scuba diving in 10 years, so I definitely need to take a refresher course.course + nounscourse material· Course materials and other educational resources are available at the college bookshop or on the website.course work (also coursework) He is finding it difficult to keep up with his coursework. noun | verb coursecourse2 verb 1[intransitive always + adv./prep.] literary if a liquid or electricity courses somewhere, it flows rapidly there: course down/along/through etc. Tears coursed down Nicole’s cheeks.2[intransitive always + adv./prep.] literary if a feeling or thought courses through your body or mind, you feel it very strongly, or think it quickly: course down/through Fear coursed through Paul.3[intransitive] to move through something very quickly: The storm system coursed through Georgia and Alabama.4[intransitive, transitive] to chase a rabbit with dogs as a sport |
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