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class class ★★★★★/klɑ͟ːs, klæ̱s/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]班级；班 A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together. He had to spend about six months in a class with younger students...他不得不和一群比他小的学生在一个班里上了约6个月的课。Reducing class sizes should be a top priority.削减班级规模应该是首选方案。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]课；课程 A class is a course of teaching in a particular subject.   [oft n N]He acquired a law degree by taking classes at night...他通过读夜校获得了法律学位。I go to dance classes here in New York.我在纽约上舞蹈课。3[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]课堂；上课时间 If you do something in class, you do it during a lesson in school.   [in N]There is lots of reading in class.课上要进行大量的阅读。4[N-SING	单数名词](学校的)…届毕业生 The students in a school or university who finish their course in a particular year are often referred to as the class of that year.   [N of date]These two members of Yale's Class of '57 never miss a reunion.这两个耶鲁大学57届毕业生每次同学聚会都参加。5[N-VAR	可变名词]See also:chattering classes；middle class；upper class；working class；社会等级；阶级；阶层 Class refers to the division of people in a society into groups according to their social status. ...the relationship between social classes...社会阶级关系What it will do is create a whole new ruling class.它的作用就是创造一个全新的统治阶级。...the characteristics of the British class structure.英国阶级结构的特点6[N-COUNT	可数名词]类别；种类；等级 A class of things is a group of them with similar characteristics.   [usu N of n]Harbour staff noticed that measurements given for the same class of boats often varied.港口工作人员注意到，对同一类船舶的测量方法常常不一样。...the division of the stars into six classes of brightness.按照亮度将恒星分为6个等级7[VERB	动词]把…归类；把…视为 If someone or something is classed as a particular thing, they are regarded as belonging to that group of things.   [be V-ed as n/adj]  [V pron-refl as n]  [V n as adj/n]  [V-ed]Since the birds interbreed they cannot be classed as different species...由于这些鸟进行杂交繁殖，不能把它们归为不同的物种。I class myself as an ordinary working person...我把自己当作一个普通的上班族。I would class my garden as medium in size...我的花园只能算是中等大小。Malaysia wants to send back refugees classed as economic migrants.马来西亚想遣返那些被归为经济移民的难民。8[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]优雅；典雅；风度；品位 If you say that someone or something has class, you mean that they are elegant and sophisticated.   [approval]  [INFORMAL 非正式]He's got the same style off the pitch as he has on it — sheer class.他场上场下都是一个样——极具风度。9[ADJ	形容词]一流的；出类拔萃的 If you describe someone or something as a class person or thing, you mean that they are very good.   [ADJ n]  [INFORMAL 非正式]  [JOURNALISM 新闻]Kite is undoubtedly a class player.凯特绝对是个一流选手。10See also:business class；first-class；second-class；third-class；top-class；world-class；  11[PHRASE	短语]出类拔萃的人物(指运动员、演奏者等) If you say that someone such as a sports player or a performer is a class act, you mean that they are very good at what they do.   [N inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]  [mainly JOURNALISM 主新闻]12[PHRASE	短语]独领风骚的；独一无二的；出类拔萃的 If someone is in a class of their own, they have more of a particular skill or quality than anyone else. If something is in a class of its own, it is better than any other similar thing.   [usu v-link PHR]As a player, he was in a class of his own.作为运动员，他是独一无二的。 class1 nounclass2 verbclassclass1 /klɑːs $ klæs/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1social group a)[countable] one of the groups in a society that different types of people are divided into according to their jobs, income, education etc:  a member of the landed class  (=people who own land) →lower class, middle class, upper class, working class, → the chattering classesat chatter1(4) b)[uncountable] the system in which people are divided into these groups:  Defining the concept of class is not an easy task. The class system is slowly disappearing.2students [countable] a)a group of students who are taught together → classmatein a class We’re in the same class for chemistry. Gary came top of the class in English. My class are going to the science museum. b)American English a group of students who finished studying together in the same year → classmate:  a class reunionthe class of 1965/2001 etc (=the group of students who finished in 1965 etc) The class of '69 spent almost as much time protesting as learning.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• Class is usually followed by a singular verb: · The class was working on some maths problems.• In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The class were working on some maths problems.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS3teaching period [countable, uncountable] a period of time during which someone teaches a group of people, especially in a school SYN lesson British English:  I missed Bible class last week.in class (=during the class) No talking in class! He was injured in a science class.4studying [countable] a series of classes in a particular subject SYN course British Englishclass in a class in photography at night school a dance class Cindy’s taking a class on dealing with stress.5same type of something [countable] a group of people, animals, or things that are considered together because they are similar in some wayclass of Have you passed a test for this class of vehicle?6train/aircraft etc [countable usually singular] one of the different standards of seats, food etc available on a train, aircraft etcfirst/business/tourist etc class We always travel first class.7quality [countable] a group into which people or things are divided according to their quality or abilitiesnicer/better etc class of something The port now attracts a wealthier class of visitor.in a class of its own/in a different class (=better than everything else) Its sheer versatility puts this computer in a different class. He’s not in the same class (=not as good) as her at tennis.8style/skill [uncountable] informal a high level of style or skill in something → classyhave/show class The team showed real class in this afternoon’s match. A fountain will give your garden a touch of class.class player/actress etca class act informal (=someone who is skilful, attractive etc) Laughton is a class act who’s proved his worth in the game. →high-class, low-class9university degree [countable] British English one of the three levels of a university degree:  a second class degreeCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivessocial class· Is there a link between crime and social class?the working/lower class· At this time most of the working class was very poor.the middle class· A new middle class emerged after the war.the upper class· Members of the upper class didn’t have to work.the ruling class (=the people in power)· For a long time, French was the language of the ruling class.the professional class (=the people with professional jobs)· Doctors, lawyers, and teachers are all members of the professional class.the landowning/landed class (=the people who own land)· This imposition of taxes angered the landed classes.the educated class· The educated classes shared certain values and experiences.the privileged class (=people with advantages because of their wealth, social position etc)· Holidays abroad used to be only for the rich and privileged classes.verbsbelong to a class· Like you, I belong to the working class.be a member of a class· I suppose I’m a member of the middle class.class + NOUNa class system/structure (=a social system that has classes)· He felt he was a victim of the class system.a class division· Nowadays, class divisions are related to economic status.class differences (=differences that exist because of your class)· There are noticeable class differences in family size.the class struggle/war (=disagreement or fighting between different classes)· the class struggle between workers and capitalistsclass conflict· This is the basis of class conflict in capitalist society.class consciousness (=being aware of what class people belong to)· There is a high level of class consciousness among the workers.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 3 & 4ADJECTIVES/NOUN + classa French/geography/history etc class· I have a history class at nine o'clock today.an evening class· Mum goes to an evening class on Tuesdays.a beginners’/elementary/intermediate/advanced class (=teaching different levels of a subject)· An advanced class might be available.verbsgo to/attend a class· I’ve got to go to a science class now.attend class (=go to classes regularly)· You can’t pass your exams if you don’t attend class.take a class (=go to classes as a student)· I’m taking some art classes at the moment.teach a class· One of the other teachers was ill so I taught her class.miss a class (=not go to one)· Students who miss classes get behind with their work.be late for class· David was late for class again.have a class especially American English (=as a student or teacher)· What classes do you have this morning?hold a class (=provide a class)· Evening classes are held in the local school.THESAURUSclass a group of students or schoolchildren who are taught together: · There are twenty kids in the class.· She gets along well with the other children in her class.· I’m going out with some friends from my dance class.· 'I graduated in 1999.' 'What class were you in?'background the type of home and family you come from, and its social class: · The school takes kids from all sorts of backgrounds.· We come from the same town and share a similar background.working-class/middle-class etc background: · The organization helps children from working-class backgrounds to go to university.middle-class belonging to the class of people who are usually well educated, fairly rich, and who work in jobs which they have trained to do. For example, doctors, lawyers, and managers are middle-class: · The newspaper’s readers are mostly middle class.· They live in a middle-class neighbourhood on the edge of town.white-collar someone who works in an office, not a factory, mine etc: white-collar worker/job/employee: · The economic recession has put many white-collar workers in danger of losing their jobs.working-class belonging to the class of people who do not have much money or power, and who have jobs where they do physical work. For example, factory workers, builders, and drivers are  working-class: · Most of the people who live round here are working class.· I come from a working-class family – I’m the first one to graduate from college.blue-collar someone who does physical work, for example in a factory or a mine, and does not work in an office: blue-collar worker/job/employee: · His political support comes mainly from blue-collar workers.upper-class belonging to the class of people who originally had most of the money and power, especially families that own a lot of land: · Most senior politicians in the UK are from upper-class families.· He spoke with an upper-class accent.underclass the lowest social class, who are very poor and may not have jobs, homes etc: · The government has created an underclass who do not feel they have any rights in society.class1 nounclass2 verbclassclass2 ●●○ verb [transitive]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  to consider people, things etc as belonging to a particular group, using an official system  SYN  classifyclass somebody/something as something Heroin and cocaine are classed as hard drugs.GRAMMAR Class is often passive.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EfnORXDwln407bEVkJGvlJFlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNT8yzjV6Jy5Z6bNoU/m6qprQkxwHEuqR5+MTW8KKKuEHO2x4YYb99UCGHsjKU85n9HppbgQ3oPqL1zmJAGFDlbPVa1w/OW/GOo4LgvkHh+WkeEfBHJKzEKZl2KLr806ny/             class              ★                    /        klɑːs                ;          NAmE                klæs                /                              noun                ,                  verb                ,                  adjective                            class      classes      classed      classing                            noun        ★                                  in education        教育                    1        ★                  [countable + singular or plural verb          ]                          a group of students who are taught together            班；班级                                    ◆          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.          全班收到通知放学后留下。                            2        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          an occasion when a group of students meet to be taught            课；上课                                    SYN                                                    lesson                                                              ◆          I was late for a class.          我上课迟到了。                          ◆          See me after class.          下课后来见我。                          ◆          She works hard            in class            (= during the class).                    她在课堂上学习用功。                          ◆          I have a history class at 9 o'clock.          我 9 点钟有历史课。                          ☞          collocationsat                                                    education                                                                3        ★                  [countable          ]                          (          alsoclasses                      [plural            ]                    )                          a series of classes on a particular subject            （某科目的）系列课程                                    SYN                                                    course                                                              ◆          I've been            taking classesin pottery.                    我一直在上课学习陶器制作。                          ◆          Are you still doing your French evening class?          你还在上夜校法语课程吗？                            4                  [countable + singular or plural verb          ]                          (            especially NAmE)                    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 2008                      *2008 年毕业生                                      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。                          ◆          the professional classes          专业阶层                            6        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the way that people are spanided 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 class system          社会等级制度                          ◆          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                            group of people/animals        人╱动物群体                    7        ★                  [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 classfrom            (= was much better than)most of his contemporaries.                    与大多数的同代作家相比，狄更斯更为出类拔萃。                          ◆          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                                                                skill/style        技巧；风格                    8        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          an elegant quality or a high level of skill that is impressive            优雅；典雅；高超                                    ◆          She            has classall right—she looks like a model.                    她的确丰姿娴雅，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。                            in train/plane        火车；飞机                    9        ★                  [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                                              ,                                                    economy class syndrome                                              ,                                                    first class                                              ,                                                    second class                                              ,                                                    third class                                              ,                                                    tourist class                                                                of university degree        大学学位                    10                  [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-classdegree                    一级优等╱二级优等╱第三等学位                            biology        生物学                    11                  [countable          ]                          a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are spanided, below a            phylum            （动植物等分类的）纲                                    ☞compare                                                    family                                                     (5              )                                ,                                                    genus                                              ,                                                    species                                                                IDIOMsee                                    chatter                                   v.                                  verb                    [often passive      ]              classsb/sth (as sth)                      to think or decide that sb/sth is a particular type of person or thing          把…看作（或分类、归类）                            SYN                                            classify                                                  ◆        Immigrant workers were classed as aliens.        移民劳工被归为外侨类。                                  adjective                    [only before noun      ]        (      informal)                      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。                        class              /        klɑːs                ;          NAmE                klæs                /             class[klɑ:s]classed, classing, classesCET4CET6TEM4考研v2356729323405450126n431985801069111913157772223937960NOUN3494013780VERB1249635279ADJ400441977Spoken:563109283classes[14337]课(60%)，阶级(14%)，班级(11%)，阶层(6%)，等级(5%)，分类(4%)n.阶级；班级；种类；班；等级adj.极好的；很好的，优秀的，出色的vt.分类；把…分等级；把…归入某等级，把…看作（或分类、归类）；把…编入某一班级vi.属于…类（或等级），被列为某类（或某级）n.（英、德）克拉斯（人名）

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Collins	class ★★★★★ /klɑ͟ːs, klæ̱s/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]班级；班 A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together. He had to spend about six months in a class with younger students... 他不得不和一群比他小的学生在一个班里上了约6个月的课。 Reducing class sizes should be a top priority. 削减班级规模应该是首选方案。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]课；课程 A class is a course of teaching in a particular subject. [oft n N] He acquired a law degree by taking classes at night... 他通过读夜校获得了法律学位。 I go to dance classes here in New York. 我在纽约上舞蹈课。 3 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]课堂；上课时间 If you do something in class, you do it during a lesson in school. [in N] There is lots of reading in class. 课上要进行大量的阅读。 4 [N-SING 单数名词](学校的)…届毕业生 The students in a school or university who finish their course in a particular year are often referred to as the class of that year. [N of date] These two members of Yale's Class of '57 never miss a reunion. 这两个耶鲁大学57届毕业生每次同学聚会都参加。 5 [N-VAR 可变名词]See also:chattering classes ；middle class ；upper class ；working class ；社会等级；阶级；阶层 Class refers to the division of people in a society into groups according to their social status. ...the relationship between social classes... 社会阶级关系 What it will do is create a whole new ruling class. 它的作用就是创造一个全新的统治阶级。 ...the characteristics of the British class structure. 英国阶级结构的特点 6 [N-COUNT 可数名词]类别；种类；等级 A class of things is a group of them with similar characteristics. [usu N of n] Harbour staff noticed that measurements given for the same class of boats often varied. 港口工作人员注意到，对同一类船舶的测量方法常常不一样。 ...the division of the stars into six classes of brightness. 按照亮度将恒星分为6个等级 7 [VERB 动词]把…归类；把…视为 If someone or something is classed as a particular thing, they are regarded as belonging to that group of things. [be V-ed as n/adj] [V pron-refl as n] [V n as adj/n] [V-ed] Since the birds interbreed they cannot be classed as different species... 由于这些鸟进行杂交繁殖，不能把它们归为不同的物种。 I class myself as an ordinary working person... 我把自己当作一个普通的上班族。 I would class my garden as medium in size... 我的花园只能算是中等大小。 Malaysia wants to send back refugees classed as economic migrants. 马来西亚想遣返那些被归为经济移民的难民。 8 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]优雅；典雅；风度；品位 If you say that someone or something has class, you mean that they are elegant and sophisticated. [approval] [INFORMAL 非正式] He's got the same style off the pitch as he has on it — sheer class. 他场上场下都是一个样——极具风度。 9 [ADJ 形容词]一流的；出类拔萃的 If you describe someone or something as a class person or thing, you mean that they are very good. [ADJ n] [INFORMAL 非正式] [JOURNALISM 新闻] Kite is undoubtedly a class player. 凯特绝对是个一流选手。 10 See also:business class ；first-class ；second-class ；third-class ；top-class ；world-class ； 11 [PHRASE 短语]出类拔萃的人物(指运动员、演奏者等) If you say that someone such as a sports player or a performer is a class act, you mean that they are very good at what they do. [N inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] [mainly JOURNALISM 主新闻] 12 [PHRASE 短语]独领风骚的；独一无二的；出类拔萃的 If someone is in a class of their own, they have more of a particular skill or quality than anyone else. If something is in a class of its own, it is better than any other similar thing. [usu v-link PHR] As a player, he was in a class of his own. 作为运动员，他是独一无二的。
Oxford	class ★ / klɑːs ; NAmE klæs / noun , verb , adjective class classes classed classing noun ★ in education 教育 1 ★ [countable + singular or plural verb ] a group of students who are taught together 班；班级 ◆ 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. 全班收到通知放学后留下。 2 ★ [countable , uncountable ] an occasion when a group of students meet to be taught 课；上课 SYN lesson ◆ I was late for a class. 我上课迟到了。 ◆ See me after class. 下课后来见我。 ◆ She works hard in class (= during the class). 她在课堂上学习用功。 ◆ I have a history class at 9 o'clock. 我 9 点钟有历史课。 ☞ collocationsat education 3 ★ [countable ] ( alsoclasses [plural ] ) a series of classes on a particular subject （某科目的）系列课程 SYN course ◆ I've been taking classesin pottery. 我一直在上课学习陶器制作。 ◆ Are you still doing your French evening class? 你还在上夜校法语课程吗？ 4 [countable + singular or plural verb ] ( especially NAmE) 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 2008 *2008 年毕业生 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。 ◆ the professional classes 专业阶层 6 ★ [uncountable ] the way that people are spanided 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 class system 社会等级制度 ◆ 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 group of people/animals 人╱动物群体 7 ★ [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 classfrom (= was much better than)most of his contemporaries. 与大多数的同代作家相比，狄更斯更为出类拔萃。 ◆ 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 skill/style 技巧；风格 8 ★ [uncountable ] an elegant quality or a high level of skill that is impressive 优雅；典雅；高超 ◆ She has classall right—she looks like a model. 她的确丰姿娴雅，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。 in train/plane 火车；飞机 9 ★ [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 , economy class syndrome , first class , second class , third class , tourist class of university degree 大学学位 10 [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-classdegree 一级优等╱二级优等╱第三等学位 biology 生物学 11 [countable ] a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are spanided, below a phylum （动植物等分类的）纲 ☞compare family (5 ) , genus , species IDIOMsee chatter v. verb [often passive ] classsb/sth (as sth) to think or decide that sb/sth is a particular type of person or thing 把…看作（或分类、归类） SYN classify ◆ Immigrant workers were classed as aliens. 移民劳工被归为外侨类。 adjective [only before noun ] ( informal) 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。 class / klɑːs ; NAmE klæs /
LDC	class1 noun class2 verb classclass1 /klɑːs $ klæs/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1social group a)[countable] one of the groups in a society that different types of people are divided into according to their jobs, income, education etc: a member of the landed class (=people who own land) → lower class , middle class , upper class , working class , → the chattering classes at chatter1(4) b)[uncountable] the system in which people are divided into these groups: Defining the concept of class is not an easy task. The class system is slowly disappearing.2students [countable] a)a group of students who are taught together → classmatein a class We’re in the same class for chemistry. Gary came top of the class in English. My class are going to the science museum. b)American English a group of students who finished studying together in the same year → classmate: a class reunionthe class of 1965/2001 etc (=the group of students who finished in 1965 etc) The class of '69 spent almost as much time protesting as learning.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• Class is usually followed by a singular verb: · The class was working on some maths problems.• In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The class were working on some maths problems.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS3teaching period [countable, uncountable] a period of time during which someone teaches a group of people, especially in a school SYN lesson British English: I missed Bible class last week.in class (=during the class) No talking in class! He was injured in a science class.4studying [countable] a series of classes in a particular subject SYN course British Englishclass in a class in photography at night school a dance class Cindy’s taking a class on dealing with stress.5same type of something [countable] a group of people, animals, or things that are considered together because they are similar in some wayclass of Have you passed a test for this class of vehicle?6train/aircraft etc [countable usually singular] one of the different standards of seats, food etc available on a train, aircraft etcfirst/business/tourist etc class We always travel first class.7quality [countable] a group into which people or things are divided according to their quality or abilitiesnicer/better etc class of something The port now attracts a wealthier class of visitor.in a class of its own/in a different class (=better than everything else) Its sheer versatility puts this computer in a different class. He’s not in the same class (=not as good) as her at tennis.8style/skill [uncountable] informal a high level of style or skill in something → classyhave/show class The team showed real class in this afternoon’s match. A fountain will give your garden a touch of class.class player/actress etca class act informal (=someone who is skilful, attractive etc) Laughton is a class act who’s proved his worth in the game. → high-class , low-class 9university degree [countable] British English one of the three levels of a university degree: a second class degreeCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivessocial class· Is there a link between crime and social class?the working/lower class· At this time most of the working class was very poor.the middle class· A new middle class emerged after the war.the upper class· Members of the upper class didn’t have to work.the ruling class (=the people in power)· For a long time, French was the language of the ruling class.the professional class (=the people with professional jobs)· Doctors, lawyers, and teachers are all members of the professional class.the landowning/landed class (=the people who own land)· This imposition of taxes angered the landed classes.the educated class· The educated classes shared certain values and experiences.the privileged class (=people with advantages because of their wealth, social position etc)· Holidays abroad used to be only for the rich and privileged classes.verbsbelong to a class· Like you, I belong to the working class.be a member of a class· I suppose I’m a member of the middle class.class + NOUNa class system/structure (=a social system that has classes)· He felt he was a victim of the class system.a class division· Nowadays, class divisions are related to economic status.class differences (=differences that exist because of your class)· There are noticeable class differences in family size.the class struggle/war (=disagreement or fighting between different classes)· the class struggle between workers and capitalistsclass conflict· This is the basis of class conflict in capitalist society.class consciousness (=being aware of what class people belong to)· There is a high level of class consciousness among the workers.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 3 & 4ADJECTIVES/NOUN + classa French/geography/history etc class· I have a history class at nine o'clock today.an evening class· Mum goes to an evening class on Tuesdays.a beginners’/elementary/intermediate/advanced class (=teaching different levels of a subject)· An advanced class might be available.verbsgo to/attend a class· I’ve got to go to a science class now.attend class (=go to classes regularly)· You can’t pass your exams if you don’t attend class.take a class (=go to classes as a student)· I’m taking some art classes at the moment.teach a class· One of the other teachers was ill so I taught her class.miss a class (=not go to one)· Students who miss classes get behind with their work.be late for class· David was late for class again.have a class especially American English (=as a student or teacher)· What classes do you have this morning?hold a class (=provide a class)· Evening classes are held in the local school.THESAURUSclass a group of students or schoolchildren who are taught together: · There are twenty kids in the class.· She gets along well with the other children in her class.· I’m going out with some friends from my dance class.· 'I graduated in 1999.' 'What class were you in?'background the type of home and family you come from, and its social class: · The school takes kids from all sorts of backgrounds.· We come from the same town and share a similar background.working-class/middle-class etc background: · The organization helps children from working-class backgrounds to go to university.middle-class belonging to the class of people who are usually well educated, fairly rich, and who work in jobs which they have trained to do. For example, doctors, lawyers, and managers are middle-class: · The newspaper’s readers are mostly middle class.· They live in a middle-class neighbourhood on the edge of town.white-collar someone who works in an office, not a factory, mine etc: white-collar worker/job/employee: · The economic recession has put many white-collar workers in danger of losing their jobs.working-class belonging to the class of people who do not have much money or power, and who have jobs where they do physical work. For example, factory workers, builders, and drivers are working-class: · Most of the people who live round here are working class.· I come from a working-class family – I’m the first one to graduate from college.blue-collar someone who does physical work, for example in a factory or a mine, and does not work in an office: blue-collar worker/job/employee: · His political support comes mainly from blue-collar workers.upper-class belonging to the class of people who originally had most of the money and power, especially families that own a lot of land: · Most senior politicians in the UK are from upper-class families.· He spoke with an upper-class accent.underclass the lowest social class, who are very poor and may not have jobs, homes etc: · The government has created an underclass who do not feel they have any rights in society. class1 noun class2 verb classclass2 ●●○ verb [transitive] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases to consider people, things etc as belonging to a particular group, using an official system SYN classifyclass somebody/something as something Heroin and cocaine are classed as hard drugs.GRAMMAR Class is often passive.
WDF	class [klɑ:s]classed, classing, classes CET4CET6TEM4考研 v23567 293 23 40 54 50 126 n431 98580 10691 11913 15777 22239 37960 NOUN349 4013780 VERB12496 35279 ADJ40044 1977 Spoken: 563109283 classes[14337] 课(60%)，阶级(14%)，班级(11%)，阶层(6%)，等级(5%)，分类(4%) n.阶级；班级；种类；班；等级 adj.极好的；很好的，优秀的，出色的 vt.分类；把…分等级；把…归入某等级，把…看作（或分类、归类）；把…编入某一班级 vi.属于…类（或等级），被列为某类（或某级） n.（英、德）克拉斯（人名）

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