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class

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    in education教育

  1.  
     [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of students who are taught together班；班级
    • in the/your class We were in the same class at school.我们在上学时同过班。🔊🔊
    • She is the youngest in her class.她在班里年龄最小。🔊🔊
    • He came top of the class.他在全班名列前茅。🔊🔊
    • The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school.全班被告知放学后留下。
    Extra Examples
    • He sat at the back of the class.他坐在教室后排。
    • She came top of the class in English.她是班上的英语尖子。
    • Which history class are you in?你上哪个历史课？
    • He finished top of the class.他在班上名列前茅。
    • Her sister is in my class.她的妹妹在我班上。
    • Class size is limited to 30 participants.每班人数限制为30人。
    • a class discussion on solar energy关于太阳能的课堂讨论
    • She teaches classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.她在本科和研究生两级上课。
    Topics Educationa1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • large
    • small
    • …
    verb + class
    • attend
    • go to
    • take
    • …
    class + verb
    • be easy
    • be hard
    • be available
    • …
    class + noun
    • member
    • teacher
    • size
    • …
    preposition
    • in (a/​the) class
    • class in
    phrases
    • the back of the class
    • the front of the class
    • be top of the class
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
     [countable, uncountable] an occasion when a group of students meets to be taught 课；上课synonym lesson
    • I have a history class at 9 o'clock.我 9 点钟有历史课。🔊🔊
    • I was late for (a) class.我上课迟到了。🔊🔊
    • See me after class.下课后来见我。🔊🔊
    • in class She works hard in class (= during the class).她在课堂上学习用功。🔊🔊
    Collocations EducationEducation教育Learning学习
    • acquire/​get/​lack (an) education/​training/(British English) (some) qualifications获得／缺少教育／培训／资格
    • receive/​provide somebody with training/​tuition得到／给某人提供培训／指导
    • develop/​design/​plan a curriculum/(especially British English) course/(North American English) program/​syllabus制订课程方案／教学大纲
    • give/​go to/​attend a class/​lesson/​lecture/​seminar讲课；上课；举办／参加／出席研讨会
    • hold/​run/​conduct a class/​seminar/​workshop办班；举办研讨会／讲习班
    • sign up for/​take a course/​classes/​lessons报名参加／修读课程
    School学校
    • go to/​start preschool/​kindergarten/​nursery school上学前班／幼儿园／托儿所
    • be in the first, second, etc. (North American English) grade/(especially British English) year (at school)在读一年级、二年级等
    • study/​take/​drop history/​chemistry/​German, etc.修读／放弃修历史课／化学课／德语课等
    • (British English) leave/​finish/​drop out of/ (North American English) quit school
    • (North American English) graduate high school/​college
    Problems at school在学校遇到的问题
    • be the victim/​target of bullying成为被欺负的受害者／对象
    • (British English) play truant from/ (both British English, informal) bunk off/​skive off school (= not go to school when you should)
    • (both especially North American English) skip/​cut class/​school
    • (British English) cheat in/(North American English) cheat on an exam/​a test
    • get/​be given a detention (for doing something)（因做了某事）被罚放学后留校
    • be expelled from/​be suspended from school被学校开除／暂时停学
    Work and exams功课和考试
    • do your homework/(British English) revision/​a project on something做家庭作业；复习功课；对…做专题研究
    • work on/​write/​do/​submit an essay/​a dissertation/​a thesis/​an assignment/(North American English) a paper写／提交文章／学位论文／毕业论文／作业／论文
    • finish/​complete your dissertation/​thesis/​studies/​coursework完成学位论文／毕业论文／学业／课程作业
    • hand in/ (North American English) turn in your homework/​essay/​assignment/​paper提交家庭作业／文章／作业／论文
    • study/​prepare/ (British English) revise/ (North American English) review/ (North American English, informal) cram for a test/​an exam为应考而学习／准备／复习／临时死记硬背
    • take/ (both British English) do/​sit a test/​an exam参加考试
    • (especially British English) mark/ (especially North American English) grade homework/​a test
    • (British English) do well in/ (North American English) do well on/ (informal, especially North American English) ace a test/​an exam
    • pass/​fail/ (informal, especially North American English) flunk a test/​an exam/​a class/​a course/​a subject测验／考试／课程／学科及格／不及格
    University大学
    • apply to/​get into/​go to/​start college/(British English) university申请／上／开始上大学
    • leave/​graduate from law school/​college/(British English) university (with a degree in computer science)离开／毕业于法学院；离开大学；大学毕业（取得计算机科学的学位）
    • study for/​take/ (British English) do/​complete a law degree/​a degree in physics攻读／读完法学学位／物理学位课程
    • (both North American English) major/​minor in biology/​philosophy主修／辅修生物学／哲学
    • earn/​receive/​be awarded/​get/​have/​hold a master’s degree/​a bachelor’s degree/​a PhD in economics获得／被授予／拿到／拥有经济学硕士学位／学士学位／博士学位
    Extra Examples
    • I have an English class at 11.我11点钟有英语课。
    • Who's taking the class today?今天谁上课？
    • He was late for class again.他又上课迟到了。
    • We'll start the exercise in class and you can finish it for homework.我们在课堂上做练习的开头，剩下的当家庭作业完成。
    • We have five science classes going on at one time but only two labs.我们一次有五门科学课，但只有两个实验室。
    • I skip class every now and then to spend time with my friends.我不时跳过课，然后和朋友们在一起。
    • She cancels class on a regular basis.她定期取消课程。
    • The syllabus is discussed with students on the first day of class.在上课的第一天与学生讨论课程提纲。
    • I remember learning about the 1st World War in history class in school.我记得在学校的历史课上学习过第一次世界大战。
    Topics Educationa1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • large
    • small
    • …
    verb + class
    • attend
    • go to
    • take
    • …
    class + verb
    • be easy
    • be hard
    • be available
    • …
    class + noun
    • member
    • teacher
    • size
    • …
    preposition
    • in (a/​the) class
    • class in
    phrases
    • the back of the class
    • the front of the class
    • be top of the class
    • …
    See full entry
  3.  
     [countable]
    (also classes [plural])
    a series of classes on a particular subject（某科目的）系列课程 synonym course
    • Are you still doing your French evening class?你还在夜校学习法语吗？🔊🔊
    • class in something I've been taking classes in pottery.我一直在上陶器制作技术课。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • She's going to evening classes in Italian.她打算上意大利语夜课。
    • The college offers classes in many subjects.学院开设有多门学科的课程。
    • The institute holds evening classes throughout the year.学院常年开设夜课。
    • I'm taking a management class this semester.我这学期在上管理学课程。
    • I'm taking night classes in art appreciation.我在夜校上艺术欣赏课程。
    • The college runs specialist language classes.这所学院开设有专门语言的课程。
    • art/​dance/​yoga classes艺术/舞蹈/瑜伽课
    • He attended evening classes in sculpture.他参加了雕塑的夜校。
    • I decided to take a first-aid class.我决定上急救课。
    • The university offers classes through a distance-learning program.该大学通过远程学习计划开设课程。
    • Classes will be held each Tuesday for five weeks.每个星期二上课五个星期。
    • Classes start at the end of January.一月底开始上课。
    • I enrolled in a drawing class at the Boston Museum School.我参加了波士顿博物馆学校的绘画班。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • large
    • small
    • …
    verb + class
    • attend
    • go to
    • take
    • …
    class + verb
    • be easy
    • be hard
    • be available
    • …
    class + noun
    • member
    • teacher
    • size
    • …
    preposition
    • in (a/​the) class
    • class in
    phrases
    • the back of the class
    • the front of the class
    • be top of the class
    • …
    See full entry
  4. [countable + singular or plural verb] (especially North American English) a group of students who finish their studies at school, college or university in a particular year同届毕业生
    • the class of 20202008 届毕业生
    • the freshman/sophomore/junior/senior class大学或高中一年级／二年级／三年级／四年级
    Topics Educationb1

    5. in society社会

  5.  
     [countable + singular or plural verb] one of the groups of people in a society that are thought of as being at the same social or economic level阶级；阶层
    • the working/middle/upper class工人／中产／上层阶级
    • The party tries to appeal to all classes of society.这个政党尽力吸引社会各阶层人士。🔊🔊
    • His ideas had an appeal among the wealthy, professional classes.他的想法获得富裕的专业阶层认同。
    see also middle class, upper class, working class
    Extra Examples
    • Membership of gardening clubs is drawn from all social classes.园艺俱乐部的成员来自社会各阶层。
    • It was an age in which all classes of society were expanding.在这个时代，所有社会阶层都在扩大。
    • The ruling class won't give up their position without a fight.统治阶级不战而不会放弃自己的立场。
    • The government defends the interests of the capitalist class. 政府捍卫资本主义阶级的利益。
    • They believe that membership in the political class comes with the privilege of shaping the world to their liking.他们认为，加入政治阶层具有特权，可以按照自己的喜好塑造世界。
    • Composers tried to take advantage of the increased demand for public entertainment among the middle classes.作曲家试图利用中产阶级对公共娱乐的需求增加。
    • Nowadays, there are not so many clear distinctions between classes.如今，类之间没有太多明显的区别。
    • middle class families中产阶级的家庭
    • He is a member of the privileged class.他是特权阶层的成员。
    • She belongs to a lower social class than him.她的社会阶层比他低。
    Topics People in societyb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • leisure
    • lower
    • lower-middle
    • …
    class + noun
    • structure
    • system
    • consciousness
    • …
    See full entry
  6.  
     [uncountable] the way that people are divided into different social and economic groups社会等级
    • differences of class, race or gender社会等级、种族或性别差异
    • The old class system is not appropriate in a modern age.旧的等级制度不适用于现代。
    • a society in which class is more important than ability一个社会等级比能力更为重要的社会
    Extra Examples
    • A lot of British comedy is based on class differences.许多英国喜剧是以阶级差异为基础的。
    • She recognises class as an important concept.她认为上课是一个重要的概念。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • leisure
    • lower
    • lower-middle
    • …
    class + noun
    • structure
    • system
    • consciousness
    • …
    See full entry
    7.

    in train/plane火车；飞机

  7.  
     [countable] (especially in compounds尤用于构成复合词) each of several different levels of comfort that are available to travellers in a plane, etc.等级；舱位等级
    • He always travels business class.他总是坐公务舱旅行。🔊🔊
    • The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train.头等车厢位于火车的前部。🔊🔊
    see also business class, cattle class, economy class syndrome, first class, second class, third class, tourist classTopics Transport by bus and trainb1, Transport by airb1

    8. group of people/animals人／动物群体

  8.  
     [countable] a group of people, animals or things that have similar characteristics or qualities种类；类别；等级
    • It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class.就这种档次的旅馆来说，住宿条件算是不错了。🔊🔊
    • different classes of drugs不同种类的毒品
    • Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries.与大多数的同辈相比，狄更斯要出色得多。🔊🔊
    • As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others).作为爵士乐歌手，她比大多数同行都要出色。🔊🔊
    see also first-class, high-class, low-class, second-class, top-class, word class, world-class
    Extra Examples
    • It was pretty cheap for this class of hotel.对这个档次的旅馆来说，这个价格很便宜。
    • It is the most reliable model in its class.它是同类产品中最可靠的模型。
    • These writers form a distinct class in Russian literature.这些作家在俄罗斯文坛自成一派。
    • There are several distinct classes of drugs.有几种完全不同的毒品。
    • a rare class of neurological diseases一种罕见的神经系统疾病
    • a rare class of butterflies一类希有的蝴蝶
    • to be in possession of class A/​B/C drugs拥有A / B / C类药物
    • class B sharesB股
    • Within each class of grapes there is much variation.在每类葡萄中都有很多变化。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • large
    • small
    • distinct
    • …
    verb + class
    • constitute
    • form
    preposition
    • class of
    phrases
    • be in a class of your own
    • be in a different class
    See full entry
  9. [countable] one of the different groups in a competition阶级；阶层
    • He came first in his class at every event.在每项赛事中，他都是班上第一名。
    10.

    skill/style技巧；风格

  10.  
     [uncountable] an attractive quality or a high level of skill that is impressive优雅；典雅；高超
    • She has class all right—she looks like a model.她的确风姿娴雅，看上去像模特儿一样。🔊🔊
    • There's a real touch of class about this team.这支队确实技艺超群。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • He has real class.他有真正的课。
    • He's got real class.他有真正的课。
    • The musical entertainment added a touch of class to the occasion.音乐节目给活动增添了一抹情调。
    • a player of great class一流的运动员
    • A real parquet floor will add a touch of class to the room.真正的拼花地板会使这个房间更显典雅。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    • real
    verb + class
    • have
    phrases
    • a touch of class
    See full entry
    11.

    of university degree大学学位

  11. [countable] (especially in compounds尤用于构成复合词) one of the levels of achievement in a British university degree exam（英国学位考试的）等级
    • a first-/second-/third-class degree一级优等／二级优等／第三等学位
    Topics Educationc2

    12. biology生物学

  12. [countable] a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, below a phylum（动植物等分类的）纲 compare family, genus, species
    Wordfinder
    Topics Animalsc1
    13. Word Originmid 16th cent. (in sense (1)): from Latin classis ‘a division of the Roman people, a grade, or a class of pupils’.
Idioms
the chattering classes
  1. (British English, usually disapproving) the people in society who like to give their opinions on political or social issues喜欢（对政治或社会问题）发表意见的人
    • Constitutional reform is popular among the chattering classes.宪法改革在喋喋不休的阶层中很受欢迎。
    • topics being discussed at the breakfast tables of the chattering classes聒噪阶层在早餐桌上讨论的话题
    Topics People in societyc2
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class

verb
🔊/klɑːs/
🔊/klæs/
 [often passive]
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they class
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he / she / it classes
🔊/ˈklɑːsɪz/
🔊/ˈklæsɪz/
past simple classed
🔊/klɑːst/
🔊/klæst/
past participle classed
🔊/klɑːst/
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-ing form classing
🔊/ˈklɑːsɪŋ/
🔊/ˈklæsɪŋ/
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  1. to think or decide that somebody/something is a particular type of person or thing把…看作（或分类、归类） synonym classify
    • be classed as something Immigrant workers were classed as aliens.移民来的工人被归入侨民类。🔊🔊
    • The house could hardly be classed as a desirable property!这房子很难被归类为理想的财产！
    • class somebody/something as something I wouldn't have classed you as a Shakespeare fan.我本不该把你归为莎士比亚迷。
    Extra Examples
    • One in five people in the country are classed as poor.该国五分之一的人被列为贫困人口。
    • Are the players classed as amateur or professional?球员是职业球员还是职业球员？
    • In the ancient world slaves were classed with women and children.在古代世界中，奴隶被划分为妇女和儿童。
    • Prisoners classed as illiterate were given a basic education.为不识字的囚犯提供基础教育。
    Topics People in societyb2
    Word Originmid 16th cent. (in sense (1)): from Latin classis ‘a division of the Roman people, a grade, or a class of pupils’.

class

adjective
🔊/klɑːs/
🔊/klæs/
[only before noun] (informal)
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  1. very good很好的；优秀的；出色的
    • a class player/performer优秀的选手／表演者
    • She's a real class act.她真是魅力非凡。🔊🔊
    Word Originmid 16th cent. (in sense (1)): from Latin classis ‘a division of the Roman people, a grade, or a class of pupils’.