degree
noun
dɪˈɡriː noun
1
deg.
written abbreviation 书面缩写为 deg.a unit for measuring temperature. It can be shown as a symbol after a number. For example, 70º means 70 degrees.〔温度的〕度，度数 C
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
把烘箱预热至 425 度。
20 degrees Celsius/70 degrees Fahrenheit/1 degree Centigrade etc
The temperature dropped to five degrees Centigrade.
气温下降到 5 摄氏度。
2
deg.
written abbreviation 书面缩写为 deg.a unit for measuring the size of an angle. It can be shown as a symbol after a number. For example, 18º means 18 degrees.〔角度的〕度，度数 C
Then the cylinder is rotated 180 degrees.
然后圆柱体转了180度。
3 the level or amount of something 程度; 数量 C,U
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1960s Britain was characterised by a greater degree of freedom than before.
20 世纪 60 年代的英国其显著特点是相比以前有了更大的自由度。
Newspapers vary in the degree to which they emphasize propaganda rather than information.
是注重宣传还是注重信息，各家报纸在程度上各不相同。
4
to a degree to some degree/to a certain degree
also 又作 partly 在某种程度上
To a degree, it is possible to educate oneself.
从某种程度上讲，自我教育是可能的。
We’re all willing to support him to some degree.
我们在某种程度上都愿意支持他。
5 a course of study at a university or college, or the QUALIFICATION that is given to you when you have successfully completed the course 〔大学的〕学位课程; 学位 C
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a degree in Economics
经济学学位
Applicants must have a degree in Engineering.
申请人必须有工程学学位。
an Honours degree
荣誉学位
6
by degrees
very slowly 慢慢地; 逐渐地;
By degrees, Huy forced himself into a sitting position.
哈伊慢慢地用力撑着坐起来。