studying

stud·y

S0824200 (stŭd′ē)n. pl. stud·ies 1. a. The effort to acquire knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research: The study of language has overturned many misconceptions.b. An act or effort made in the pursuit of knowledge: applied himself to his studies.c. A branch of knowledge or department of learning: the study of geography; graduate studies.2. a. Attentive examination or analysis: The new drug is still under study.b. A detailed examination, analysis, or experiment investigating a subject or phenomenon: conducted a study of children's reading habits.c. A document or publication presenting the results of such an endeavor.3. a. A literary work treating a particular subject or character: The novel is a study of Irish childhood.b. A preliminary sketch, as for a work of art or literature.4. Medicine A diagnostic test.5. Music A composition intended as a technical exercise.6. A state of mental absorption: She is in a deep study.7. A room intended or equipped for studying or writing.8. A noteworthy or interesting example: He is a study in contradictions.v. stud·ied, stud·y·ing, stud·ies v.tr.1. a. To apply one's mind purposefully to the acquisition of knowledge or understanding of (a subject).b. To take (a course) at a school.2. To try to memorize: studied the lines for her role in the play.3. a. To perform a study of; investigate: We need to study the problem further.b. To read or look at carefully: studied the map; studied his expression.c. To give careful thought to; contemplate: Let's study our next move.4. Medicine To perform a diagnostic test on (a part of the body, for example).v.intr.1. To apply oneself to learning, especially by reading: studied for the exam.2. To pursue a course of study: studied at Yale.3. To ponder; reflect.

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[Middle English studie, from Old French estudie, from Latin studium, from studēre, to study.]

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studying - reading carefully with intent to rememberperusal, perusing, poring overreading - the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message; "his main reading was detective stories"; "suggestions for further reading"

Translations

• I'm still studying → 我还在学习