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单词 varsity
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varsity

noun
/ˈvɑːsəti/
/ˈvɑːrsəti/
[countable, uncountable]
(plural varsities)
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  1. (North American English) the main team that represents a college or high school, especially in sports competitions
    • He made varsity as a wide receiver.
    Topics Educationc2
  2. (British English, old use or Indian English or South African English) university
    • She's still at varsity.
  3. Word Originmid 17th cent.: shortening of university, reflecting an archaic pronunciation.

varsity

adjective
/ˈvɑːsəti/
/ˈvɑːrsəti/
[only before noun] (British English, informal)
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  1. used when describing activities connected with the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, especially sports competitions
    • the varsity match
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryVarsity is used with these nouns:
    • basketball
    • football
    • hockey
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    Word Originmid 17th cent.: shortening of university, reflecting an archaic pronunciation.
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