degree

/dɪˈɡriː/ n.
标准词条 CET-4IELTS
一句话记住

度；度数；程度；（大学）学位

释义与例句

n. 度；度数；程度
a unit for measuring temperature or angles, or the amount or level of something
  1. Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
    水在零摄氏度结冰。
  2. A right angle measures exactly ninety degrees.
    直角恰好是九十度。
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  1. The two proposals differ only to a small degree.
    这两项提议只有很小程度上的差别。
n. （大学）学位
a qualification awarded by a university after completing a course of study
  1. She earned a degree in civil engineering.
    她获得了土木工程学位。
  2. Many applicants have a degree, but relevant experience is also important.
    许多申请者都有学位，但相关经验也很重要。
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  1. He is studying for a master's degree in public health.
    他正在攻读公共卫生硕士学位。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 degree 可测量温度和角度，也可指大学学位；“获得学位”用 earn/get a degree，“攻读学位”用 study for a degree。

词族与关联词

同义词
  • qualification 资格；学历；资格证书
    degree 特指完成大学课程后获得的学位，如 bachelor's/master's degree；qualification 是更广泛的上位概念，可指学位、职业证书或具备某资格的条件。
    The course gives students a recognised teaching qualification. 这门课程使学生获得受认可的教师资格。
常见搭配
  • a university degree 大学学位
    A university degree is useful but not essential for this role. 这个岗位有大学学位会有帮助，但并非必需。
  • degrees Celsius 摄氏度
    Store the medicine below twenty-five degrees Celsius. 将药品存放在二十五摄氏度以下的环境中。
  • to some degree 在某种程度上
    All forecasts are uncertain to some degree. 所有预测在某种程度上都有不确定性。