university
university — noun
1. a school where people go after completing high school to study a subject in dept
a school where people go after completing high school to study a subject in depth and earn a degree at the undergraduate or graduate level
Dario chose to study engineering at a university in São Paulo after high school.
choose + to study + at a university for study plans
The university library stays open until midnight during exam periods.
possessive: university + noun for locations within
Many students choose a university based on its location and the courses it offers.
After graduating from university, Christopher started working at a hospital in London.
Haruto applied to three different universities before choosing one in Tokyo.
- college
In US English, often used interchangeably with 'university'; in UK English, usually refers to a different type of institution for further education or a constituent part of a university.
- school
More general; in the US, commonly used for any educational institution including universities (e.g., 'graduate school').
- institute
Suggests a narrower focus on a specific field or profession, often at a postgraduate or research level.
文法句型
at + university
go to + university
university + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
In British English, 'at university' (without 'the') typically describes the status of being a student. In American English, 'at the university' or 'in college' is more common.