当然(在英语口语中常用于代替 of course)Course is often used in the expression 'of course', or instead of 'of course' in informal spoken English. See 见 of course .
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](尤指船或飞机的)航向，航线，路线 The course of a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft, is the route along which it is travelling.
[also a N]
Aircraft can avoid each other by going up and down, as well as by altering course to left or right...
飞机可以通过上下升降和左右移动改变航线来避免相撞。
The tug was seaward of the Hakai Passage on a course that diverged from the Calvert Island coastline.
托船驶离卡尔弗特岛海岸朝哈凯航道驶去。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]行为方式；处理方式 A course of action is an action or a series of actions that you can do in a particular situation.
[usu sing]
My best course of action was to help Gill by being loyal, loving and endlessly sympathetic...
我能给吉尔的最大帮助就是对他忠诚、关爱他并且永远满怀同情之心。
He must fall on his sword. That's the only course left open to him...
他必须面对失败，他唯有这一条路走。
Vietnam is trying to decide on its course for the future.
越南正在努力确定其未来发展的方向。
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[N-SING 单数名词]进程；发展的方向 You can refer to the way that events develop as, for example, the course of history or the course of events .
[the N of n]
...a series of decisive naval battles which altered the course of history...
改变历史进程的一系列决定性的海战
In the natural course of events cows would wish to be milked more than twice a day...
按照事情发展的自然规律，母牛每天应该挤奶两次以上。
His adult life mirrored the downward course of his father's life.
他成年后的生活反映出了他父亲的生活在走下坡路。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:
access course
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correspondence course
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refresher course
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sandwich course
；(某科目的)课程，讲座 A course is a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject.
[oft N in/on n]
...a course in business administration...
企业管理课程
I'm shortly to begin a course on the modern novel.
我不久将要选修一门现代小说课程。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]疗程 A course of medical treatment is a series of treatments that a doctor gives someone.
[N of n]
Treatment is supplemented with a course of antibiotics to kill the bacterium...
治疗期间辅以一个疗程的抗生素注射来杀灭细菌。
She went to her doctor, who offered to put her on a course of tranquillizers.
她去看医生，医生建议她服用一个疗程的镇静剂。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]一道菜 A course is one part of a meal.
[usu supp N]
The lunch was excellent, especially the first course.
午餐很棒，尤其是第一道菜。
...a three-course dinner.
有3道菜的晚餐
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](体育)比赛场地；高尔夫球场 In sport, a course is an area of land where races are held or golf is played, or the land over which a race takes place.
[usu with supp]
Only 12 seconds separated the first three riders on the Bickerstaffe course...
比科斯达夫赛场上的前3名骑手之间只差12秒。
In July comes the Tour de France, when 200 cyclists cover a course of 2,000 miles.
7月份迎来了环法自行车赛，200名自行车选手要骑行2,000英里的赛程。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]河道 The course of a river is the channel along which it flows.
Romantic chateaux and castles overlook the river's twisting course.
富有浪漫气息的庄园和城堡俯瞰着蜿蜒的河道。
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[VERB 动词]快速地流动；奔流 If a liquid courses somewhere, it flows quickly.
[V prep/adv]
[LITERARY 文]
The tears coursed down his cheeks...
他泪如雨下。
When you're sitting still, you need less blood coursing through your arteries.
静坐时动脉血液流动较缓。
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[PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]在…过程中 If something happens in the course of a particular period of time, it happens during that period of time.
In the course of the 1930s steel production in Britain approximately doubled...
在20世纪30年代，英国的钢铁产量几乎翻了一番。
We struck up a conversation, in the course of which it emerged that he was a sailing man.
我们聊了起来，在谈话过程中得知他是一名水手。
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[PHRASE 短语]照例；自然；理所当然 If you do something as a matter of course, you do it as part of your normal work or way of life.
[PHR after v]
If police are carrying arms as a matter of course then doesn't it encourage criminals to carry them?
如果警察每天理所当然地携带武器，这难道不会促使罪犯也持械吗？
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[PHRASE 短语]在正确航道(或航线)上/偏离航道(或航线) If a ship or aircraft is on course, it is travelling along the correct route. If it is off course, it is no longer travelling along the correct route.
[PHR after v]
The ill fated ship was sent off course into shallow waters and rammed by another vessel.
这艘倒霉的船偏离航道误入浅水区，被另外一艘船撞上了。
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[PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]很可能做成；可能获得 If you are on course for something, you are likely to achieve it.
[usu v-link PREP]
England are well on course for a place at the World Cup Finals...
英格兰队很有可能打进世界杯决赛。
The company is on course for profits of £20m in the next financial year.
该公司有望在下一个财年实现2,000万英镑的盈利。
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[PHRASE 短语]任其发展；听其自然 If something runs its course or takes its course, it develops naturally and comes to a natural end.
[V inflects]
They estimated that between 17,000 and 20,000 cows would die before the epidemic had run its course...
他们估计在流行病结束之前会有17,000到20,000头牛死去。
As for the imprisoned leaders, he asserted that justice would have to take its course.
他坚称必须对监禁的领导人依法审判。
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[PHRASE 短语]坚持到底 If you stay the course, you finish something that you have started, even though it has become very difficult.
[V inflects]
The oldest president in American history had stayed the course for two terms.
美国历史上的第一位总统连任两届。
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[PHRASE 短语]总有一天；最后；终于 If something changes or becomes true in the course of time, it changes or becomes true over a long period of time.
[PHR with cl]
In the course of time, many of their myths become entangled.
最后，他们很多荒诞的说法都变得错综复杂了。
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coursecoursescoursedcoursingnoun★education 教育1★[countable ]course(in/on sth) a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject （有关某学科的系列）课程，讲座◆a French/chemistry, etc. course法语、化学等课程◆to take/do a coursein art and design 攻读美术与设计课程◆to go on amanagement training course去参加管理培训讲座◆The college runsspecialist language courses.这所学院开设有专门语言课程。☞collocationsat
education
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crash
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foundation course
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induction course
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refresher course
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sandwich course
2★[countable ]( especially BrE) a period of study at a college or university that leads to an exam or a qualification （学院或大学中要进行考试或取得资格的）课程◆a degree course学位课程◆a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree两年制硕士研究生课程☞compare
programme
n. (5 )direction 方向3[uncountable , countable, usually singular ]a direction or route followed by a ship or an aircraft （船或飞机的）航向，航线◆The plane was on/off course(= going/not going in the right direction).飞机航向正确╱偏离。◆He radioed the pilot to change course.他用无线电通知飞行员改变航向。◆They set a coursefor the islands. 他们确定了去群岛的航线。4[countable , usually singular ]the general direction in which sb's ideas or actions are moving 方针；行动方向◆The president appears likely to change courseon some key issues. 总统看起来可能要在某些重要问题上改变方针。◆Politicians are often obliged to steer a course between incompatible interests.政治家常常被迫在互不相容的利益集团之间开辟航道。action 行动5(alsoˌcourse of ˈaction)[countable ]a way of acting in or dealing with a particular situation 行动方式；处理方法◆There are various courses open to us.我们有多种处理方法可采取。◆What course of action would you recommend?你想推荐什么办法呢？◆The wisest course would be to say nothing.最明智的对策是缄口不语。development 发展6[singular ]courseof sth the way sth develops or should develop 进展；进程◆an event that changed the course of history改变了历史进程的事件◆The unexpected course of eventsaroused considerable alarm. 意外的事态发展引起了相当大的恐慌。part of meal 菜肴7[countable ]any of the separate parts of a meal 一道菜◆a four-course dinner有四道菜的正餐◆The main course was roast duck.主菜是烤鸭。☞collocationsat
restaurant
for golf 高尔夫球8[countable ]=
golf course
◆He set a new course record.他创下了高尔夫球的新纪录。for races 比赛9★[countable ]an area of land or water where races are held 比赛场地；跑道；赛船水道；泳道◆She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course.她在最后的直线跑道上被超过。☞see also
assault course
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racecourse
of river 江河10[countable , usually singular ]the direction a river moves in 江河流向◆The path follows the course of the river.小路沿河道延伸。medical treatment 医疗11[countable ]course(of sth) a series of medical treatments, pills, etc. （医疗、服药等的）疗程◆to prescribe a course of antibiotics开一个抗生素疗程的处方in wall 墙壁12[countable ]a continuous layer of bricks, stone, etc. in a wall （砖、石等墙的）层◆A new damp-proof course could cost £1 000 or more.新的防潮层可花掉 1 000 英镑以上。IDIOMSin course of sth( formal) going through a particular process 在…的过程中◆The new textbook is in course of preparation.新的教科书正在准备之中。in/over the course of…( used with expressions for periods of time 与表示时间段的词组连用) during 在…期间；在…的时候◆He's seen many changes in the course of his long life.他在漫长的一生中目睹了许许多多的变化。◆The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.这家公司今后几年将面临重大的挑战。in the course of ˈtimewhen enough time has passed 总有一天；最后；终于SYN
eventually
◆It is possible that in the course of time a cure for cancer will be found.治疗癌症的方法终有一天能找到。in the ordinary, normal, etc. course of events, things, etc.as things usually happen 按通常情况；在一般情况下；通常SYN
normally
◆In the normal course of things we would not treat her disappearance as suspicious.在一般情况下，她不露面，我们也不会觉得有什么可疑之处。of course1★(alsocourse)( informal) used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct （强调所说的话属实或正确）当然◆‘Don't you like my mother?’ ‘Of course I do!’“难道你不喜欢我母亲？”“当然喜欢！”◆‘Will you be there?’ ‘Course I will.’“你会去那里吗？”“当然会。”2★(alsocourse)( informal) used as a polite way of giving sb permission to do sth （允许某人做某事的客气说法）当然◆‘Can I come, too?’ ‘Course you can.’“我也可以来吗？”“当然可以。”◆‘Can I have one of those pens?’ ‘Of course—help yourself.’“我能在那些笔中拿一支吗？”“当然，自己拿吧。”3★( informal) used as a polite way of agreeing with what sb has just said （礼貌地同意某人刚说的话）当然◆‘I did all I could to help.’ ‘Of course,’ he murmured gently.“我尽全力帮忙了。”“当然。”他轻声低语道。4★used to show that what you are saying is not surprising or is generally known or accepted （表示所说的事不令人惊讶或具有普遍性）当然，自然◆Ben, of course, was the last to arrive.本当然是最后一个到的。◆Of course, there are other ways of doing this.当然还有别的方法做这件事。☞language bank at
nevertheless
★of ˈcourse not(alsoˈcourse not)used to emphasize the fact that you are saying ‘no’ （强调不同意）当然不◆‘Are you going?’ ‘Of course not.’“你要去吗？”“当然不去。”◆‘Do you mind?’ ‘No, of course not.’“你介意吗？”“不，当然不介意。”on ˈcourse for sth/to do sthlikely to achieve or do sth because you have already started to do it （因为已开始做而）很可能做成（或做）◆The American economy is on course for higher inflation than Britain by the end of the year.美国经济很可能在今年年底前出现比英国高的通货膨胀。run/take its ˈcourseto develop in the usual way and come to the usual end 任其发展；听其自然◆When her tears had run their course, she felt calmer and more in control.等她哭够了，她就比较镇静，比较克制了。◆With minor ailments the best thing is often to let nature take its course.对于小病，往往最好是听其自然。☞more at
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v.verb[intransitive ]+ adv./prep.( literary) (of liquid 液体)to move or flow quickly 快速地流动；奔流BRITISH/AMERICAN 英式/美式英语course / program■In BrEcourseis used for a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject. 在英式英语中，course 指某学科的系列课程或讲座：◆a physics course物理课程◆a course of ten lectures有十次讲座的课程In NAmEyou would say 美式英语说：◆a physics course/program物理课程◆a program of ten lectures.有十次讲座的课程■In NAmEa courseis usually an inspanidual unit that forms part of a longer period of study 在美式英语中，course 通常指较长学习阶段中的一个独立单元：◆I have to take a physics course/class.我得参加一个物理课程。This is called a modulein Britain, especially in a college or university. 在英国，尤其是高等院校，这种独立单元叫 module。■In BrEcoursecan also mean a period of study at a college or university. 英式英语的 course 亦可指高等教育的一个阶段：◆a two-year college course两年的大学课程In NAmEyou would say 美式英语说：◆a two-year college program两年的大学课程MORE ABOUT 补充说明of course■Of courseis often used to show that what you are saying is not surprising or is generally known or accepted. For this reason, and because it can be difficult to get the right intonation, you may not sound polite if you use of courseor of course notwhen you answer a request for information or permission. It can be safer to use a different word or phrase. *of course 常用以表示所说的事不足为奇或理所当然。与此同时，由于可能不容易掌握恰当的语调，用 of course 或 of course not 回答询问或请求时可能显得不礼貌。因此，用其他词语或短语可能更稳妥。 ■‘Is this the right room for the English class?’ ‘Yes, it is.’“这是上英语课的教室吗？”“是的。”◆‘Of course.’or◆‘Of course it is.’■‘Can I borrow your dictionary?’ ‘Certainly.’ ( formal) “我可以借用一下你的词典吗？”“当然可以。”（正式）◆‘Sure.’ ( informal) “当然可以。”（非正式）■‘Do you mind if I borrow your dictionary?’ ‘Not at all.’“我借用一下你的词典行吗？”“没问题。”◆‘Go ahead.’( informal) “拿吧。”（非正式）■If you say of course / of course it may sound as though you think the answer to the question is obvious and that the person should not ask. In the same way, of courseshould not be used as a reply to a statement of fact or when someone expresses an opinion. 如果用 of course/of course not 回答，听起来就好像是说答案太明显，用不着问。同样，of course 不宜用于回应别人对事实的陈述或意见的表达：◆‘It’s a lovely day.’ ‘It certainly is.’/‘Yes it is.’“天气真好。”“确实真好。”╱“是的，真好。”◆‘Of course it is.’◆‘I think you’ll enjoy that play.’ ‘I’m sure I will.’/‘Yes, it sounds really good.’“我想你会喜欢那出戏的。”“我肯定会的。”╱“是的，这戏看来真棒。”◆‘Of course.’course/kɔːs; NAmEkɔːrs/
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course1 noun
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coursecourse1 /kɔːs $ kɔːrs/ ●●●S1W1 noun
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1of coursea)used to show that what you are saying is expected or already known and so not surprising: You can pay by cheque, assuming of course you have a valid cheque card. Of course there are exceptions to every rule.b) (also course informal) spoken used to say yes or to give permission politely: ‘Can I have a word with you?’ ‘Of course.’ ‘Can you give me a lift?’ ‘Course, no problem.’c) (also course informal) spoken used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct: Of course he’ll come!well/but of course Well of course I love you.2of course not (also course not informal) spoken used to say very strongly that something is not true or correct: He asked his father if it was true. ‘Of course not,’ Jack said. ‘You don’t mind if I call her?’ ‘No, course not.’3education [countable]a)a series of lessons in a particular subjectSYN class American English: Andy’s doing a one-year journalism course.course on/in a course on architecture I’m taking a course in graphic design.b)British English a period of study in a particular subject, especially at universitySYN program American English: a degree course in photography ► Course is never followed by ‘of’. Don’t say ‘a course of Business Studies’. Say ‘a course in Business Studies’.4time [singular] a period of time or process during which something happensduring/in/throughout/over the course of something During the course of our conversation, it emerged that Bob had been in prison. Over the course of the next few years, the steel industry was reorganized.in the course of doing something In the course of researching customer needs, we discovered how few families have adequate life insurance.5development [singular] the usual or natural way that something changes, develops, or is donecourse of forces that shape the course of evolution Meeting Sally changed the whole course of his life.in the normal/natural/ordinary course of events In the normal course of events, a son would inherit from his father.take/run its course (=develop in the usual way and reach a natural end) Relax and let nature take its course. It seems the boom in World Music has run its course. Gorbachev changed the course of Soviet history.6plans [singular, uncountable] the general plans someone has to achieve something or the general way something is happening: They will go to any lengths to get the White House to change course. He will steer a middle course between pacifism and revolution. As long as the economy stays on course, the future looks rosy.7actions [countable usually singular] an action or series of actions that you could take in order to deal with a particular situation: I agreed that this was the only sensible course of action.take/decide on a course The judge took the only course of action open to him.8direction [countable usually singular, uncountable] the planned direction taken by a boat or plane to reach a place: The plane changed course to avoid the storm.on/off course (=going in the right or wrong direction) The ship was blown off course. The aircraft was almost ten miles off course. She tightened the mainsail while holding the course (=travelling in the same direction as planned).9on course likely to achieve something because you have already had some successcourse for If he wins today, he’s on course for the Grand Slam.on course to do something We’re back on course to qualify for the championship.10meal [countable] one of the separate parts of a mealthree-course/five-course etc meal The ticket includes entry and a four-course meal.first/second/main etc course We had fish for the main course.11sport [countable] an area of land or water where races are held, or an area of land designed for playing golf: a particularly difficult course an 18-hole course →
assault course
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12medical treatment [countable] especially British English an amount of medicine or medical treatment that you have regularly for a specific period of timecourse of injections/drugs/treatment etc a course of antibiotics13in (the) course of time after some or enough time has passedSYN eventually: She’ll get used to school in the course of time.14river [countable] the direction a river moves in: The course of the water was shown by a line of trees.15wall [countable] a layer of bricks, stone etc in a wall: a damp-proof course → as a matter of course
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at par(3)
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at stay1(7)
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COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbstake a course (also do a course British English)· I decided to do a course in Italian.go on a course British English· My company wanted me to go on a course in management skills.pass/fail a course· If you pass the course, you get a diploma in psychology.apply for a course· The following year she applied for a nursing course.enrol on a course/put your name down for a course British English (=to arrange to officially join a course)· How about enrolling on a sailing course?attend a course formal (=take part in a course)· You’ll have to attend a course on how to deal with customers on the phone.withdraw from a course/drop out of a course (=leave it without finishing it)· She had to withdraw from the course because of illness.teach a course· She is teaching an introductory course in Russian.run a course· The course is run by the British Council.offer a course· The course is offered on a part-time basis.change (your) course (=at university or college)· Some students choose to change their course after the first year.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + coursea language/art/design etc course· The school runs ten-week language courses three times a year.a full-time/part-time course· There are also part-time courses for mature students.an elementary/intermediate/advanced course· an advanced course in art and designa one-year/two-year etc course· She did a one-year teacher training course.a short course· I did a short course on website design.an intensive course (=in which you learn a lot in a short time)· An intensive course in Russian is provided for those who do not already know the language.a crash course informal (=in which you learn a great deal in a very short time)· A husband was given a crash course in how to deliver a baby by a midwife on the phone.a training course· If you are offered the job, you will attend a two-week training course.a vocational course (=that trains you to do a particular job)· a vocational course in architecturea college/university course· students who fail their college coursesa degree course British English (also an undergraduate course) (=a first course at a university, which usually lasts three years)· a three-year degree coursea postgraduate course British English (=one you do after your first degree course)a correspondence course (=in which you work at home, sending work to a teacher by post)an introductory course (=for people who have never done a particular subject or activity before)an induction course (=that you do when you start a new job or position)a refresher course (=short and intended to teach you about new developments in a subject)a foundation course British English (=a general course that students do in the first year at some universities)a sandwich course British English (=that includes periods of work in industry or business)a tailor-made course (=one that is specially designed for someone)· a tailor-made course to help senior staff develop their negotiation skillscourse + NOUNa course tutor British English:· I discussed it with my course tutor.course material· Teachers are provided with course material.the course syllabus (=the plan of what is taught on a course)· The school has recently introduced a new course syllabus.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘make a course’. Say door take a course.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5verbssomething takes a course (=develops in a particular way)· He felt that events were taking the wrong course.something takes/runs its course (=develops in the usual or natural way)· There was nothing we could do except watch the illness run its course.change/alter the course of something· The incident changed the course of the election.influence/shape the course of something· The result of this battle influenced the whole course of the war.determine/decide the course of something· Don’t let chance decide the course of your career.phrasesin the normal/ordinary course of something· His bravery was far more than was required in the normal course of duty.the course of history/somebody’s life etc· Changing conditions shape the course of evolution.
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1[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] literary if a liquid or electricity courses somewhere, it flows there quickly: Tears coursed down his cheeks.2[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] literary if a feeling courses through you, you feel it suddenly and strongly: His smile sent waves of excitement coursing through her.3[intransitive, transitive] to chase rabbits with dogs as a sport
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courses[3509] coursing[500]
课程(74%)，过程(19%)，路线(6%)，讲座(1%)
n.科目；课程；过程；进程；道路；路线，航向；一道菜
vt.追赶；跑过
vi.指引航线；快跑
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