Study Subject Studying Studied Research Verb University Carefully
The flashcard defines "study" with multiple meanings and grammatical functions. It covers "study" as a verb meaning to learn or research, and as a noun, referring to the activity of learning, a piece of research, or a room in a house.
Examples illustrate these uses, like "study to your full potential" (verb) and "study of local history" (noun). It also notes variations such as "studies" for academic subjects or past academic pursuits and "studied" for careful observation.
The flashcard defines "study" with multiple meanings and grammatical functions. It includes definitions for "study" as a verb, meaning to learn or research, and as a noun, referring to the activity of learning, a piece of research, or a room in a house.
Examples are provided to illustrate these different uses, such as "study to your full potential" (verb) and "study of local history" (noun). The note also covers variations like "studies" for academic subjects or past academic pursuits and "studied" as a verb for careful observation.
[VERB 动词]学习;研读 If you study, you spend time learning about a particular subject or subjects.
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...a relaxed and happy atmosphere that will allow you to study to your full potential...
能让人充分发挥学习潜质的轻松愉快的环境
He went to Hull University, where he studied History and Economics...
他去了赫尔大学学习历史和经济学。
The rehearsals make it difficult for her to study for law school exams.
排练使她难以专心准备法学院的考试。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]学习;研究Study is the activity of studying.
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...the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history...
利用地图和图像资料研究当地历史
She gave up her studies to have Alexander.
为了生亚历山大,她放弃了学业。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]研究;调查;研究成果 A study of a subject is a piece of research on it.
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Recent studies suggest that as many as 5 in 1000 new mothers are likely to have this problem.
最近的研究成果表明在 1000 个刚生产完的妈妈中,有 5 个可能存在这样的问题。
...the first study of English children's attitudes.
首个关于英国儿童观念的研究
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]研究科目;学科;课题 You can refer to educational subjects or courses that contain several elements as studies of a particular kind.
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...a new centre for Islamic studies...
新的伊斯兰教研究中心
She is currently doing a business studies course at Leeds.
她目前在利兹大学修读一门商科课程。
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[VERB 动词]审视;端详;细看 If you study something, you look at it or watch it very carefully, in order to find something out.
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Debbie studied her friend's face for a moment.
黛比仔细端详了一会她朋友的脸。
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[VERB 动词]研究;调查;仔细观察 If you study something, you consider it or observe it carefully in order to be able to understand it fully.
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I know that you've been studying chimpanzees for thirty years now...
我知道你研究黑猩猩至今已有30年了。
I invite every citizen to carefully study the document.
我请每位市民都仔细研读该文件。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]习作;试画;试作 A study by an artist is a drawing which is done in preparation for a larger picture.
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]书房 A study is a room in a house which is used for reading, writing, and studying.
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study★/ˈstʌdi; NAmEˈstʌdi/
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studystudiesstudiedstudyingnoun★(pluralstudies)activity of learning 学习1★[uncountable ]the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world 学习;研究◆a room set aside for private study单留出来的书房◆academic/literary/scientific, etc. study学术、文学、科学等研究◆It is important to develop good study skills.培养良好的学习方法很重要。◆Physiology is the study of how living things work.生理学是研究生物机能的学科。2★studies[plural ]( formal) a particular person's learning activities, for example at a college or university 功课;课业;学业◆to continue your studies继续学业academic subject 学科3★studies[uncountable + singular or plural verb ]used in the names of some academic subjects (用于某些学科名称)◆business/media/American studies商学;传媒学;美国研究detailed examination 仔细检查4★[uncountable ]the act of considering or examining sth in detail 细致考虑;仔细检查;审视◆These proposals deserve careful study.这些建议值得认真研究。5★[countable ]a piece of research that examines a subject or question in detail (专题)研究,调查◆to make/carry out/conduct a study进行╱开展╱从事一项研究◆This study shows/confirms/suggeststhat… 这研究证明╱证实╱显示…◆a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment关于动物如何适应环境的深入研究☞collocationsat
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room 房间6★[countable ]a room, especially in sb's home, used for reading and writing 书房art 绘画7[countable ]a drawing or painting of sth, especially one done for practice or before doing a larger picture 习作;试作;试画◆a study of Chartres Cathedral沙特尔大教堂试画◆a nude study裸体画习作music 音乐8( BrE) (alsoétudeNAmE,BrE)[countable ]a piece of music designed to give a player practice in technical skills 练习曲perfect example 典型9[singular ]study(in sth) ( formal) a perfect example of sth 典型;范例◆His face was a study in concentration.他脸上完全是一副全神贯注的表情。IDIOMsee
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adj.verb★(stud·ies,study·ing,stud·ied,stud·ied)learn 学习1★[transitive , intransitive ]study(for sth) to spend time learning about a subject by reading, going to college, etc. 学习;攻读study(sth) ◆How long have you been studying English?你学英语多久了?◆Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams.不要打扰简,她正在温习功课,准备考试呢。study(sth) at… ◆My brother studied at the Royal College of Art.我哥哥曾就学于皇家美术学院。study(sth) under… ◆a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger)曾师从纳迪亚 · 布朗热的作曲家studyto do/be sth ◆Nina is studying to be an architect.尼娜在学建筑。☞collocationsat
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examine carefully 认真检查2★[transitive ]studysth to watch, or look at sb/sth carefully in order to find out sth 审视;端详;细看◆Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life.科学家仔细察看行星照片,看有无生命迹象。◆He studied her face thoughtfully.他一边端详她的脸,一边沉思。◆Fran was studying the menu.弗兰在仔细地看菜单。3★[transitive ]to examine sth carefully in order to understand it 研究;调查studysth ◆We will study the report carefully before making a decision.我们将认真研究这份报告,然后再作决定。studyhow, what, etc… ◆The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs.该小组将考察这一地区是如何应对减少几千个工作岗位的局面的。☞synonyms at
1research [countable] a piece of work that is done to find out more about a particular subject or problem, and usually includes a written report: Recent studies show that women still get paid a lot less than men.study of/into/on a study of Australian wild birds The study was carried out between January and May 2008. →
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2learning [uncountable] when you spend time learning, especially at home or by yourself rather than during school: Set aside a period of time specifically for study. ways to improve study skills (=skills that help you study efficiently and be successful in school)3subject [uncountable] (also studies [plural])a subject that people study at a college or universitystudy of Linguistics is the study of language. Environmental Studiesliterary/historical/scientific etc study the scientific study of earthquakes4somebody’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: How are your studies coming along?begin/continue/stop etc your studies I gave up my studies when I had the baby.5careful consideration [uncountable] when you examine or consider something very carefully and in detail: a report that deserves careful study6room [countable] a room in a house that is used for work or study → office7art [countable] a small detailed drawing, especially one that is done to prepare for a large painting: Renoir’s studies of small plants and flowers8music [countable] a piece of music, usually for piano, that is often intended for practice9make a study of something to try to find out more about a subject10be a study in something literary to be a perfect example of something: His face was a study in fear.11a quick study American English someone who learns things quicklyCOLLOCATIONSverbsdo a study/carry out a study (also conduct a study formal)· The scientists are carrying out a study into the effects of global warming.a study finds something· The study found that men were more likely to take risks.a study shows something· Studies have shown that the drug works.a study suggests/indicates something· A British study suggests that older drivers are safer drivers.a study reveals something (=shows something, especially something surprising)· A recent study revealed that 74% of donuts are bought on impulse.a study confirms something (=shows that something is true)· The study confirms what we all know – smoking is also bad for the people around you.a study aims to do something· The study aimed to identify the housing needs of local people.publish a study· The study was published in the British Medical Journal.fund a study (=pay for it)· The study was funded by a major US drugs company.commission a study (=ask someone to carry out a study)· The government has commissioned a study into the health of residents living near the power station.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + studya research study· Research studies have found that young people are drinking no more than they were 20 years ago.a detailed study (also an in-depth study)· They carried out a detailed study into the effects of the disease on mice.a two-year/three-month etc study· They are engaged in a five-year study into the effects of calcium on bone health.a huge/massive study· The journal published the results of a massive study of 87,000 women.a previous/earlier study· The report is a summary of the work done in earlier studies.a pilot study (=one done to find out if something will be successful)· The government has just completed a pilot study, with some encouraging results.a feasibility study (=one done to find out if something is possible or practical)· They commissioned a feasibility study into re-opening the whole railway line.phrasesthe aims of a study· The aims of this study are to examine the reliability of current techniques.the results/findings of a study· The results of this study suggest that the drug is effective in over 80% of cases.· His research confirmed the findings of earlier studies.
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studystudy2 ●●●S1W1 verb (past tense and past participle studied, present participle studying, third person singular studies)
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1[intransitive, transitive] to learn about a subject at school, university etc: I’ve been studying English for six years. I can’t study with that music playing all the time.study law/business/history etc (=study a subject at a school or university) Anna is studying French literature.study at a university/school etc Stephen is currently studying at Exeter University.study to be a doctor/lawyer etc My brother’s studying to be an accountant.study for an exam/diploma etc I’ve only got three weeks left to study for my exams.study under somebody (=be trained by a famous teacher) a psychologist who studied under Jung in Zurich► see thesaurus at
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2[transitive] to try to find out more about a subject or problem, using scientific methods: Goodall was studying the behavior of chimpanzees in the wild. The scientists were studying the action of a protein called ubiquitin.study how/what/why etc They’re studying how stress affects body chemistry.► see thesaurus at
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3[transitive] to look at something carefullySYN look at: She studied his face. They got out of the car and studied the map. I haven’t had time to study the proposals yet.THESAURUSstudy verb [intransitive, transitive] to learn about a subject at school, university etc: · If you study hard, you’ll get a good job.· He studied law at Harvard University.take verb [transitive] to study a subject that you have chosen at school, college etc: · What classes are you taking next semester?· In my final year, I decided to take English and economics.do verb [transitive] British English informal to study a particular subject at school or university: · I can’t decide whether to do German or Spanish next year.· Did you do computing at school?major in something phrasal verb American English to study something as your main subject at a college or university: · Diane majored in psychology at the University of Washington.revise verb [intransitive] British English to study to prepare for an examination: · It’s best to start revising early.· He’s revising for his final exams.cram verb [intransitive] informal to study very hard and try to learn a lot of information just before an examination: · Everyone’s cramming for their final exams.do research to study something in a very detailed way, especially in order to discover new information about it: · He does research at Oxford University.· I’m doing research into second language learning.· It’s difficult to do research on humans.