study
noun
verb
ˈstʌdi noun
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RESEARCH
研究
a piece of work that is done to find out more about a particular subject or problem, and usually includes a written report 〔对某一课题或问题的〕研究 C
More studies are needed before anything can be proven.
要进一步研究才能得出定论。
Recent studies show that women still get paid a lot less than men.
最近的调查表明，女性的薪水仍比男性的要低很多。
[+ of/into/on ]
a study of Australian wild birds
对澳大利亚野生鸟类的研究
make/carry out/conduct a study
The study was carried out between January and May 1998.
这项研究是在 1998 年 1 月到 5 月间进行的。
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LEARNING
学习
when you spend time learning, especially at home or by yourself rather than during school 〔尤指在家里或放学后的〕学习 U
Set aside a period of time specifically for study.
留出一段时间专门用于学习。
ways to improve study skills (=skills that help you study efficiently and be successful in school)
提高学习技巧的种种方法
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SUBJECT
学科
also 又作 a subject that people study at a college or university 〔大学里的〕学科; 学业 U
[+ of ]
Linguistics is the study of language.
语言学是研究语言的一门学科。
Environmental Studies
环境学
literary/historical/scientific etc study
the scientific study of earthquakes
地震的科学研究
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sb’s studies
the work that someone does in order to learn about a particular subject, especially the courses they take at a college or university 〔尤指在大学期间〕某人的功课 （课业，学业 ）
How are your studies coming along?
你的功课怎样？
begin/continue/stop etc your studies
I gave up my studies when I had the baby.
我生孩子后就放弃了学业。
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CAREFUL CONSIDERATION
仔细的考虑
when you examine or consider something very carefully and in detail 仔细的考虑; 仔细的检查; 审视 U
a report that deserves careful study
值得仔细研究的报告
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ROOM
房间
a room in a house that is used for work or study 书房，书斋; C
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ART
艺术
a small detailed drawing, especially one that is done to prepare for a large painting 〔绘画的〕试画; 习作 C
Renoir’s studies of small plants and flowers.
雷诺阿的小植物和花卉试画
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MUSIC
音乐
a piece of music, usually for piano, that is often intended for practice 〔通常指钢琴的〕练习曲 C
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be a study in sth
to be a perfect example of something [文] 是…的最佳例子，是某事物的典型 literary
His face was a study in fear.
他脸上完全是一副害怕的表情。
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a quick study
10. someone who learns things quickly [美] 学东西快的人 AmE
verb
11 to spend time reading, going to classes etc in order to learn about a subject 学习，攻读 I,T
I’ve been studying English for 6 years.
我学英语已有六年了。
I can’t study with that music playing all the time.
那音乐老这么放着，我无法学习。
[+ at ]
Stephen is currently studying at Exeter University.
斯蒂芬目前在埃克塞特大学学习。
study to be a doctor/lawyer etc
My brother’s studying to be an accountant.
我弟弟在读会计。
study for an exam/diploma etc
I’ve only got three weeks left to study for my exams.
我只剩三个星期复习迎考了。
study law/business/history etc (study a subject at a school or university) 攻读法律/商业/历史等
Anna is studying French literature.
安娜在攻读法国文学。
study under sb (be trained by a famous teacher) 师从某人，跟某名师学习
a psychologist who studied under Jung in Zurich
曾在苏黎世师从荣格的一位心理学家
12 to watch and examine something carefully over a period of time, in order to find out more about it 仔细端详，仔细察看; 研究 T
Goodall was studying the behavior of chimpanzees in the wild.
古多尔在研究处于野生状态的大猩猩的行为。
study how/why/when etc
They’re studying how stress affects body chemistry.
他们在研究压力对人体的化学反应的影响。
13 to spend a lot of time carefully examining or considering a plan, document, problem etc 仔细研究〔计划、文件、问题等〕; T
I haven’t had time to study the proposals yet.
我还没有时间去仔细研究那些提议。
study how/why/when etc
Managers are studying what needs to be done to improve efficiency.
经理们在研究该做些什么来提高效率。