单词 | study |
释义 | study —study /ˈstʌd.i/ noun (EXAMINING) B2 [C] the activity of examining a subject in detail in order to discover new information: » a five-year study of the relationship between wildlife and farming» Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of artificial sweetener and cancer.Thesaurus+: ↑Judgments and analysesF0 [C] a drawing that an artist makes in order to test ideas before starting a painting of the same subject Thesaurus+: ↑Picturesnoun (LEARNING) B2 [U] the act of learning about a subject, usually at school or university: » the study of English literatureThesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningstudies A2 [plural]F0 studying or work involving studying: » Adam doesn't spend enough time on his studies.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningF0 used in the names of some educational subjects and courses: » the department of business/media studiesThesaurus+: ↑Subjects and disciplinesB1 [C] a room, especially in a house, used for quiet work such as reading or writing Thesaurus+: ↑RoomsWord Builder:–Nouns: student, study–Adjectives: studious–Verbs: study–Adverbs: studiously• • • Extra Examples:» the study of molecular biology» After years of study, Tim is now a fully-fledged architect.» The room is dedicated to study.» If we clear out the spare room, you can use it as a study.» Our spare bedroom doubles up as a study for Dan when he's working at home.verb [I or T] (LEARN) ↑Verb Endings for study ► A1 to learn about a subject, especially in an educational course or by reading books: » to study biology/chemistry» Next term we shall study plants and how they grow.» She's been studying for her doctorate for three years already.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningWord Builder:–Nouns: student, study–Adjectives: studious–Verbs: study–Adverbs: studiously• • • Extra Examples:» She couldn't study with the children chasing around the house.» One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.» You'll need peace and quiet to study.» Richard studied engineering at Manchester University.» I studied music at college.Common mistake: study! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using study in the past tense.! The past simple and past participle are studied.! The -ing form is studying.verb [T] (EXAMINE) ↑Verb Endings for study ► B2 to examine something very carefully: » I want time to study this contract thoroughly before signing it.» [+ question word] Researchers have been studying how people under stress make decisions.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating value• • • Extra Examples:» You can take the documents home and study them at your leisure.» The committee studied the minutiae of the report for hours.» She studied the document.» She studied the pale skin of his face in the dim lamplight.» I've been studying village records in the local archive.Common mistake: study! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using study in the past tense.! The past simple and past participle are studied.! The -ing form is studying. |
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