course
Significado: A series of lessons or lectures; a direction or route; a part of a meal
'Course' has multiple meanings: an educational programme ('a French course'), a direction of movement ('on course'), or a part of a meal ('main course'). 'Of course' means certainly or naturally. In British English, a 'course' at university refers to a degree programme, while in American English it often means a single class.
Ejemplos
- I'm taking a photography course at the college. 我在大学里上摄影课。Estoy haciendo un curso de fotografía en el colegio.大学で写真のコースを取っています。대학에서 사진 과정을 수강하고 있습니다.
- Of course you can borrow my car. 你当然可以借我的车。Por supuesto que puedes tomar prestado mi coche.もちろん私の車を借りていいですよ。물론 제 차를 빌려도 됩니다.
- The ship was blown off course by the storm. 船被风暴吹离了航线。El barco fue desviado de su rumbo por la tormenta.船は嵐で航路を外れました。배는 폭풍으로 항로를 벗어났습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'cours', from Latin 'cursus' (a running), from 'currere' (to run). The root idea of 'running' branched into many meanings: a route one runs along, a sequence of events, dishes served in succession, and lessons taken in order. Related words include 'current', 'cursor', and 'curriculum'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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