| 单词 | class |
| 释义 | noun | verb classclass1 /klæs/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1GROUP OF STUDENTS [countable] a)a group of students who are taught together: class of The kindergarten teacher has a class of 25 children. Different groups presented their reports to the class.in a class We’re in the same class for math. b)a group of students who finished college or high school in the same year: Our class had its 30th reunion this year.the class of 1965/2001 etc. (=the group of students who finished in 1965/2001, etc.) Howard was a member of the class of '05.2TEACHING PERIOD [countable, uncountable] a period of time during which a group of students are taught together, especially in a school: David was late for class again. I stayed after class to ask the teacher a question. I have my Spanish class at 3:00.in class (=during the class) We learned about plant cells in class today.3SUBJECT [countable] a series of classes in which you study a particular subject: I go to my writing class on Monday nights. She’s taking an art class at the community college.class in The dance studio offers classes in yoga.4SOCIAL GROUP a)[countable] one of the groups in a society that different types of people are divided into according to their jobs, family, education, etc.: The middle class is feeling the pressure of lower wages and higher expenses. People were excluded from education based on their class and race. → see also lower class, middle class, upper class, working class b)[uncountable] the system in which people are divided into such groups: The class system in England still exists.5SAME TYPE [countable] a group into which people or things are divided according to their qualities, features, or abilities: The car costs less than other cars in its class.class of Researchers are developing a whole new class of drugs to fight the disease. As a tennis player, he’s not in the same class as Nadal (=he is not as good). Beene’s designs are in a class of their own (=are much better than other similar things).► see thesaurus at type16AIRPLANE/TRAIN ETC. [countable] one of the different standards of seats, food, etc. available on an airplane, train, etc.: first/business/coach etc. class We got seats in business class. → see also business class, economy class, first class, high-class, low-class, second class, third class, tourist class7STYLE [uncountable] informal a high level of style or skill in the way you do something: The players showed a lot of class under pressure. Margaret’s a person who really has class. Harrison dealt with the problem with class and dignity.8PLANTS/ANIMALS science, biology one of the groups into which scientists divide animals and plants. A class is larger than an order, but smaller than a phylum.9a class act informal someone or something that is very skillful, polite, attractive, etc.: Coach Williams is a real class act.[Origin: 1500–1600 French classe, from Latin classis class of citizens, social class]COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 2 & 3adjectives/nouns + classa French/geography/history etc. class I have a history class at nine o’clock today.a beginning/elementary/intermediate/advanced class He started with a general computer course and then took some more advanced classes.a night/evening class Many schools and colleges offer night classes for people who work during the day.verbsgo to class (also attend class formal) You can’t expect to get a good grade if you don’t attend class.take a class (=study a subject in a class) I’m taking an art class on Monday evenings.enroll in a class (=officially join a class) She plans on enrolling in English classes.teach a class Do you know who will be teaching your class?miss (a) class Students who miss classes get behind with their work.have (a) class What classes do you have this morning?hold a class (=have a class at a place or time) Evening classes are held in the local school.offer a class (=have a class that you can choose to take) The dance school offers classes in ballet, tap, and jazz.class + nounsclass schedule (=a list of the classes that a student is taking at one time) What is your class schedule like this fall?class size Parents and teachers agree that class size should be reduced.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 4adjectivessocial/socioeconomic class Is there a link between crime and social class?the working/lower class The wealthy should pay higher taxes than the working class.the middle class A new middle class emerged after the war.the upper class Members of the upper class were rich and didn’t have to work.the ruling class (=the people in power) The ruling class owns all the land in the country.the professional class (=the people who have a high level of education and training) Doctors, lawyers, and teachers are members of the professional class.the educated class After the revolution, much of the educated class fled the country.the privileged class (=the people with advantages because of their wealth, social position, etc.) The oil money coming into the country goes mainly to the privileged class, and does not help the poor.verbsbelong to a class The politician’s family belonged to the working class.be a member of a class I suppose I’m a member of the middle class.class + nounsa class system/structure (=social system that has classes) The class system in India prevents some children from getting an education.a class division In the U.S., class divisions are usually related to economic status.class differences (=differences that exist because of your class) There are class differences in family size – poorer people tend to have more children.class struggle/conflict/war (=disagreement or fighting between different classes) Class conflict is likely to happen in an unequal society. noun | verb classclass2 ●●○ verb [transitive often passive] formal to decide that someone or something belongs in a particular group SYN classify: class somebody/something as something Stewart’s books are classed as romantic mysteries. |
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