| 单词 | second-class degree |
| 释义 | second-class degree second /ˈsek.ənd/ adverb B1 after the first and before any others: » Robertson won the race and Cameron was/came/finished second.» In this business, money comes first and principles come a very poor second (= they are much less important).Thesaurus+: ↑Ordinal numbersThesaurus+: ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport , ↑Winning and defeating , ↑Losing and being defeatedB2 (ALSO secondly) used to introduce the second thing in a list of things you want to say or write: » There are two good reasons why we can't do it. First, we can't afford it, and second, we don't have time.Thesaurus+: ↑Order and sequence , ↑Simultaneous and consecutiveThesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in addition second /ˈsek.ənd/ noun (POSITION) F0 [S] the second person or thing to do or be something, or the second person or thing mentioned: » This is the second of the four tests.Thesaurus+: ↑Ordinal numbersseconds [plural] INFORMALF0 an extra amount of food that is given after the first amount has been eaten: » Would anyone like seconds of ice cream?Thesaurus+: ↑Food - general words second /ˈsek.ənd/ noun (TIME) A2 [C] (ABBREVIATION sec., s) a short unit of time that is equal to a 60th of a minute: » There are 60 seconds in a minute.» These computers process millions of instructions per second.» The new system can trace a phone call in a fraction of a second.Thesaurus+: ↑Specific periods of timeB1 [C] a very short period of time: » "Come on, hurry up!" "I'll just/only be a second - I've got to lock the back door."» Have you got a second, Paul? I'd like to have a word with you.» It won't take a second (= it will be very quick).» Wait a couple of/a few seconds before trying again.Thesaurus+: ↑Short in time , ↑Temporary• • • Extra Examples:» Any half-decent sprinter can run 100 metres in 11 seconds.» With two laps to go Ngomo led by less than two seconds.» The computer takes a few seconds to power up after it's been switched on.» She has beaten her own record of three minutes ten seconds.» A dog can tear a rabbit apart in seconds. second /ˈsek.ənd/ noun [C] (ALSO ˌsecond-ˌclass deˈgree) UK (QUALIFICATION) ► F0 an undergraduate degree from a university in the UK and some other countries that is a good degree but not the best possibleThesaurus+: ↑Marks and results second /ˈsek.ənd/ noun [C] (DAMAGED PRODUCT) ► C2 a product that is sold cheaply because it is damaged or not in perfect conditionThesaurus+: ↑Products and producers , ↑Buying and selling in general second /ˈsek.ənd/ noun [C] (HELPER) ► F0 a person who takes care of someone who is fighting in a boxing competition or, in the past, in a duel (= organized fight)Thesaurus+: ↑BoxingThesaurus+: ↑Helpers and accomplices , ↑People who help or serve people professionally second /ˈsek.ənd/ noun [C] SPECIALIZED (MEASUREMENT) ► F0 the smallest unit used for measuring an angle: » There are 3,600 seconds in a degree.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing angles, lines and orientations second /ˈsek.ənd/ noun [U] (ALSO second gear) (GEAR) ► F0 in a vehicle, the gear that combines power with limited speed and is used when increasing or reducing speed: » You'll have to change (down/up) into second.Thesaurus+: ↑The engine and engine parts , ↑Engines and motors second /ˈsek.ənd/ ordinal number, determiner A1 immediately after the first and before any others: » Is Brian her first or second child?» This is the second time I've had flu this winter.» Today is the second (of March).Thesaurus+: ↑Ordinal numbersA1 the position in which a person finishes a race or competition if they finish immediately behind the winner: » First prize is a fortnight in Barbados and second prize is a weekend in Rome.» Jones took second place in the long jump.Thesaurus+: ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport , ↑Winning and defeating , ↑Losing and being defeatedB1 Second is used to show that only one thing is better, bigger, etc. than the thing mentioned: » St Petersburg is Russia's second (biggest/largest) city.» Iraq's oil reserves are second only to Saudi Arabia's.Thesaurus+: ↑Ordinal numbersB1 another: » She is often described as the second Marilyn Monroe.» You really ought to make the most of the opportunity, because you won't get a second chance.» Richard and Liz have a second home in France.» Pay attention to what she's saying because she won't explain it a second time.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionF0 happening only once out of every two possible times: » We've decided to hold the conference every second year.→ COMPARE ALTERNATE(Cf. ↑alternate) adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Ordinal numbers• • • Extra Examples:» After the USA, China is the second biggest importer of oil.» His second novel was much better than his first.» The second accident involved two cars and a lorry.» This is my second attempt at the exam.» In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result. second /ˈsek.ənd/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for second ► F0 to make a formal statement of support for a suggestion made by someone else during a meeting so that there can be a discussion or vote: » SPECIALIZED The motion was proposed by the club's chairwoman and seconded by the secretary.» "I could do with a drink." "I'll second that (= I agree with you)!"Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingseconder /ˈsek.ən.dər/ aep /-dɚ/ noun [C]► F0» There was no seconder for (= person who was willing to support) the motion so it could not be debated.Thesaurus+: ↑Supporters, members and defenders , ↑Believers and non-believers second /sɪˈkɒnd/ aep /-ˈkɑːnd/ verb [T] UK ► F0 to send an employee to work somewhere else temporarily, either to increase the number of workers or to replace other workers, or to exchange experience or skills: » During the dispute, many police officers were seconded from traffic duty to the prison service.Thesaurus+: ↑Promoting, demoting and transferring staffsecondment /-mənt/ noun [C or U] UK► F0» His involvement with the project began when he was on (a) secondment from NASA to the European Space Agency.Thesaurus+: ↑Promoting, demoting and transferring staff |
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