| 单词 | course |
| 释义 | course —course /kɔːs/ aep /kɔːrs/ noun (DEVELOPMENT) C1 [S] the often gradual development of something, or the way something happens, or a way of doing something: » Did the scandal have any effect on the course of the election?» In the course of (= during) the interview it became clear that he was not suitable for the job.» What would be an appropriate course (of action) in such a situation?» If our rivals are spending more on advertising, we'll have to follow the same course.» The defendants are also accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving thingsin the course of time UKF0 after a period of time: » I expect they plan to have children in the course of time.Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soonin/with the course of timeF0 gradually: » With the course of time, I've learned to live with my disability.Thesaurus+: ↑Spending time and time passingThesaurus+: ↑Slow and moving slowlyWord partners for course (CLASSES)• ♯do/♯go on/♯take a course• ♯offer/♯run a course• ♯enrol on a course• a ♯crash/♯intensive/♯short course• ♯on a course• a course ♯in sthWord partners for course (DEVELOPMENT)• ♯change the course ♯of sth• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯set the course ♯for sth• ♯run/♯take its course• ♯during/♯over the course ♯of sth• the ♯natural course (of sth)Word partners for course (DIRECTION)• ♯alter/♯change course• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯stray/♯veer off course• ♯blow/♯knock sb/sth off courseCollocations:–Verbs-lu. alter/change course» That evening changed the course of his life.-lu. adopt/chart/embark on/follow/pursue/steer a course» She embarked on a course of self improvement.-lu. stray/veer off course» The plane veered off course in a severe thunderstorm.-lu. blow/knock sb/sth off course» The satellite was knocked off course.-lu. set the course for sth» Her trial set the course for subsequent events.-lu. set sb on a course» Her marriage to a vicar set her on a course for which she was completely unprepared.-lu. reverse course» He suddenly appeared to reverse course and cooperate with the enquiry.-lu. run its course» The craze for computer games has not yet run its course.–Prepositions-lu. on course (for sth/to do sth)» We are on course for record profits.-lu. off course» Our boat strayed off course during the storm.-lu. during/over the course of sth» Over the course of the year, I came to know them well.–Adjectives-lu. a good/prudent/wise course» Saving a little each month was a prudent course.-lu. a different course» If my parents had lived, my life would have taken a different course.-lu. a middle course» They tried to steer a middle course between extravagance and meanness.-lu. the natural course (of sth)» In the natural course of things we would expect to live to see our grandchildren.–Phrases-lu. in the normal course of events» I would not interfere in their decisions in the normal course of events.-lu. set off a course of events» The discovery of his fraud set off a course of events that shook the government.-lu. in/over the course of time» Over the course of time I came to accept that I would never walk again.-lu. in due course» In due course all will be revealed.-lu. be on a collision course» The unions are on a collision course with the government.• • • Extra Examples:» Once we have committed to this course of action there is no going back.» We came up against a lot of problems in the course of building our extension.» In the course of history, love has driven men and women to strange extremes.» I was grateful for his letter which hastened the course of the enquiry.» He has been accused of obstructing the course of justice .noun (DIRECTION) C1 [C usually singular, U] the direction in which a vehicle, especially an aircraft, spacecraft, or ship, moves, or the path along which a river flows: » The pilot avoided a collision by changing course.» Changing the course of the river would cause serious environmental damage to the whole valley.» FIGURATIVE The debate completely changed course after Liz made her speech.Thesaurus+: ↑Direction of motion , ↑Points of the compasson courseF0 likely to happen, or likely to succeed as planned: » Because of the recession, we're on course for/to have record unemployment levels.Thesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming betterThesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableWord partners for course (CLASSES)• ♯do/♯go on/♯take a course• ♯offer/♯run a course• ♯enrol on a course• a ♯crash/♯intensive/♯short course• ♯on a course• a course ♯in sthWord partners for course (DEVELOPMENT)• ♯change the course ♯of sth• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯set the course ♯for sth• ♯run/♯take its course• ♯during/♯over the course ♯of sth• the ♯natural course (of sth)Word partners for course (DIRECTION)• ♯alter/♯change course• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯stray/♯veer off course• ♯blow/♯knock sb/sth off courseCollocations:–Verbs-lu. alter/change course» That evening changed the course of his life.-lu. adopt/chart/embark on/follow/pursue/steer a course» She embarked on a course of self improvement.-lu. stray/veer off course» The plane veered off course in a severe thunderstorm.-lu. blow/knock sb/sth off course» The satellite was knocked off course.-lu. set the course for sth» Her trial set the course for subsequent events.-lu. set sb on a course» Her marriage to a vicar set her on a course for which she was completely unprepared.-lu. reverse course» He suddenly appeared to reverse course and cooperate with the enquiry.-lu. run its course» The craze for computer games has not yet run its course.–Prepositions-lu. on course (for sth/to do sth)» We are on course for record profits.-lu. off course» Our boat strayed off course during the storm.-lu. during/over the course of sth» Over the course of the year, I came to know them well.–Adjectives-lu. a good/prudent/wise course» Saving a little each month was a prudent course.-lu. a different course» If my parents had lived, my life would have taken a different course.-lu. a middle course» They tried to steer a middle course between extravagance and meanness.-lu. the natural course (of sth)» In the natural course of things we would expect to live to see our grandchildren.–Phrases-lu. in the normal course of events» I would not interfere in their decisions in the normal course of events.-lu. set off a course of events» The discovery of his fraud set off a course of events that shook the government.-lu. in/over the course of time» Over the course of time I came to accept that I would never walk again.-lu. in due course» In due course all will be revealed.-lu. be on a collision course» The unions are on a collision course with the government.• • • Extra Examples:» All attempts at diplomacy have broken down and the two states now appear to be on a collision course.» He drove in an erratic course down the road.» Some of the frontier between Germany and Poland follows the course of the river Oder» The ship held its course.» Most parents try to steer a middle course between imposing very strict discipline and letting their kids run wild.noun [C] (CLASSES) ► A1 a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification: » Tim did a three-year course in linguistics at Newcastle.» They're going away on a training course next week.» I'd like to do (US take) a writing course when I retire.Thesaurus+: ↑Classes, courses and courseworkWord partners for course (CLASSES)• ♯do/♯go on/♯take a course• ♯offer/♯run a course• ♯enrol on a course• a ♯crash/♯intensive/♯short course• ♯on a course• a course ♯in sthWord partners for course (DEVELOPMENT)• ♯change the course ♯of sth• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯set the course ♯for sth• ♯run/♯take its course• ♯during/♯over the course ♯of sth• the ♯natural course (of sth)Word partners for course (DIRECTION)• ♯alter/♯change course• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯stray/♯veer off course• ♯blow/♯knock sb/sth off courseCollocations:–Types-lu. a business/cookery/engineering/English/foreign language/linguistics/management/maths/science/secretarial course» I'm doing a six-week business course.-lu. a beginners/foundation/induction/introductory/remedial course» You have to do an induction course before you can use the gym.-lu. an advanced course» I took an advanced driving course.-lu. a degree/diploma/postgrad(uate)/undergraduate course» We offer degree courses in fine arts.-lu. a training/vocational course» We concentrate on vocational courses.-lu. a correspondence/online/residential course» I did a correspondence course in computer skills.-lu. a college/polytechnic/university course» After my college course I started work in a hotel.-lu. a full-time/modular/part-time course» She did a part-time secretarial course.-lu. a crash/intensive/short course» He gave us a crash course in political history.–Verbs-lu. attend/do/go on/take a course» I did a ceramics course at the local college.-lu. offer/run a course» The college offers courses in hotel management.-lu. embark on/enrol on a course» He enrolled on a photography course.-lu. complete/teach a course» She teaches a course in stress counselling.-lu. change courses» He changed courses three times.-lu. a course runs» The course runs from September to November.–Prepositions-lu. on a course» She's away on a training course.-lu. a course in sth» I did a course in aromatherapy.–Nouns-lu. a course of lectures/study» I attended a course of lectures on women in fiction.• • • Extra Examples:» I did a course in creative writing.» Julie has signed up for courses on English and French this year.» There are still some vacancies for students in science and engineering courses.» The course comprises a class book, a practice book and an audio tape.» She's been offered a place on the nursing course.Common mistake: course! The correct preposition to use before course is on.! Don't say 'to/at/in a course', say on a course:✗ In this course you will learn how to manage your time.» On this course you will learn how to manage your time.noun [C] (MEAL) ► A2 a part of a meal that is served separately from the other parts: » a four-course lunch» A traditional British main course consists of a meat dish with potatoes and other vegetables.Thesaurus+: ↑Meals and parts of mealsWord partners for course (CLASSES)• ♯do/♯go on/♯take a course• ♯offer/♯run a course• ♯enrol on a course• a ♯crash/♯intensive/♯short course• ♯on a course• a course ♯in sthWord partners for course (DEVELOPMENT)• ♯change the course ♯of sth• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯set the course ♯for sth• ♯run/♯take its course• ♯during/♯over the course ♯of sth• the ♯natural course (of sth)Word partners for course (DIRECTION)• ♯alter/♯change course• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯stray/♯veer off course• ♯blow/♯knock sb/sth off course• • • Extra Examples:» If you make the main course, I'll make a dessert.» I've only eaten one course and I'm already full.» By the time the fourth course was served, I was stuffed to the gills.» The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer, main course and dessert - including tip and a modest wine is about $25.» I had salmon for my main course.noun [C] (MEDICAL TREATMENT) ► F0 a fixed number of regular medical treatments: » My doctor's put me on a course of antibiotics.» She needed a six-month course of physiotherapy after she broke her leg.Thesaurus+: ↑Medicine in different formsWord partners for course (CLASSES)• ♯do/♯go on/♯take a course• ♯offer/♯run a course• ♯enrol on a course• a ♯crash/♯intensive/♯short course• ♯on a course• a course ♯in sthWord partners for course (DEVELOPMENT)• ♯change the course ♯of sth• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯set the course ♯for sth• ♯run/♯take its course• ♯during/♯over the course ♯of sth• the ♯natural course (of sth)Word partners for course (DIRECTION)• ♯alter/♯change course• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯stray/♯veer off course• ♯blow/♯knock sb/sth off coursenoun [C] (SPORTS AREA) ► B1 an area of land or water used for a sports event: » a golf course/cross-country course→ SEE ALSO RACECOURSE(Cf. ↑racecourse)Thesaurus+: ↑Surfaces on which sports take placeWord partners for course (CLASSES)• ♯do/♯go on/♯take a course• ♯offer/♯run a course• ♯enrol on a course• a ♯crash/♯intensive/♯short course• ♯on a course• a course ♯in sthWord partners for course (DEVELOPMENT)• ♯change the course ♯of sth• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯set the course ♯for sth• ♯run/♯take its course• ♯during/♯over the course ♯of sth• the ♯natural course (of sth)Word partners for course (DIRECTION)• ♯alter/♯change course• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯stray/♯veer off course• ♯blow/♯knock sb/sth off course• • • Extra Examples:» He spends every weekend out on the golf course.» We walked the course the horses would have to run later.» The race was cancelled because the course was waterlogged.» He ran the course in less than an hour.» Flags mark the course the cyclists will be taking.noun [C] SPECIALIZED (LAYER) ► F0 a continuous horizontal layer of bricks or other building materialThesaurus+: ↑Building materialsWord partners for course (CLASSES)• ♯do/♯go on/♯take a course• ♯offer/♯run a course• ♯enrol on a course• a ♯crash/♯intensive/♯short course• ♯on a course• a course ♯in sthWord partners for course (DEVELOPMENT)• ♯change the course ♯of sth• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯set the course ♯for sth• ♯run/♯take its course• ♯during/♯over the course ♯of sth• the ♯natural course (of sth)Word partners for course (DIRECTION)• ♯alter/♯change course• ♯follow/♯pursue/♯steer a course• ♯stray/♯veer off course• ♯blow/♯knock sb/sth off courseverb [I usually + adv/prep] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for course ► F0 to flow quickly or in large amounts: » Tears were coursing down his cheeks.» You could almost hear the blood coursing through her veins as she passed the finishing line.» FIGURATIVE A new wave of idealism is coursing through our schools.Thesaurus+: ↑Movement of liquidsCommon mistake: course! Warning: Check your spelling!! Course is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.! Remember: the correct spelling has 'ou'. |
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