graduate
graduate — 名詞
1. Someone who finishes a first-level university programme and receives a qualifica
大學畢業生
完成大學學位的人
Someone who finishes a first-level university programme and receives a qualification such as a bachelor's degree.
Mira, a recent law graduate, found a job at a small firm in Taipei.
Mira 是一名法律系畢業生，在臺北一家小公司找到了工作。
noun in apposition: 'a recent law graduate'
The chemistry department published a list of this year's graduates and their thesis titles.
化學系公布了今年畢業生名單以及他們的論文題目。
Baraka, a graduate of the University of Cape Town, often speaks at student career events.
Baraka 是開普敦大學的畢業生，經常在學生職涯活動中發言。
The scholarship is for graduates who earned their degree within the last three years.
這項獎學金只開放給在過去三年內取得學位的畢業生申請。
Graduates from the engineering programme now work at companies in over fifteen countries.
該工程學程的畢業生如今在超過十五個國家的公司任職。
- alumnus
more formal; implies membership in the institution's alumni network, not just degree completion
- degree holder
more technical; less common in everyday speech
- undergraduate
a student who is studying for a first degree, not yet a graduate
- dropout
someone who left school or university before completing their studies
文法句型
graduate + of + institution
graduate + from + institution
用法筆記
Often paired with 'of' (graduate of Harvard) or 'from' (graduate from Harvard). In American English, 'graduate' can refer to someone who finished high school; in British English, it typically refers only to university degree holders.
常見錯誤
2. Someone who finishes studying at a school or vocational college and moves on to
畢業離校生
完成學業離開學校的人
Someone who finishes studying at a school or vocational college and moves on to the next stage of life.
Many high school graduates spend the summer travelling before starting university.
許多高中畢業生在上大學前會花整個暑假去旅行。
high school graduate
The apprenticeship programme helps school graduates learn skills such as plumbing and electrical work.
這項學徒計畫幫助離校生學習水電等實用技能。
Apinya was the first graduate from her village to attend a national university in Thailand.
Apinya 是她們村裡第一位考上泰國國立大學的畢業生。
Local companies offer internships to recent graduates of the technical college across the street.
當地公司為對街那所技術學院的應屆畢業生提供實習機會。
Graduates of the vocational programme often find jobs in hotels and restaurants within months.
職業訓練課程的畢業生往往在幾個月內就能在飯店或餐廳找到工作。
- school leaver
more common in British English; neutral with respect to qualification level
- alumnus
formal; used for private schools and universities, not typically for public high schools
- beginner
someone just starting at the school
- first-year
a student in their first year, not yet a graduate
文法句型
graduate + of + school
用法筆記
In American English, this is the default meaning for a high school context. In British English, 'school leaver' is more common than 'graduate' for someone finishing secondary school.
graduate — 動詞
1. To finish a programme of study at a university and be awarded a first degree suc
大學畢業
完成大學學位
To finish a programme of study at a university and be awarded a first degree such as a BA or BSc.
Élise graduated from the University of Lyon with a degree in biology.
Élise 畢業於里昂大學，獲得生物學學位。
graduate from [institution] with [degree]
After six years of part-time study, Darius finally graduated last spring.
經過六年的在職進修，Darius 終於在去年春天畢業了。
Most students on the four-year programme graduate within five years of starting.
就讀四年制課程的學生大多在入學後五年內畢業。
Baraka graduated in 2021 and immediately started a small business in Nairobi.
Baraka 於 2021 年畢業，隨後在奈洛比創立了一家小公司。
The university expects students to complete all coursework before they can graduate.
大學要求學生在畢業前完成所有課程作業。
- complete one's degree
more formal; focuses on finishing the programme rather than the ceremony
- finish university
informal; common in everyday speech
- drop out
to leave university before finishing the degree
文法句型
graduate + from + institution
graduate + in + year
graduate + in + subject
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'from' to name the institution (graduate from Oxford) and 'in' to name the year (graduate in 2020) or field (graduate in chemistry). The passive form ('be graduated from') is old-fashioned in modern English.
常見錯誤
2. To finish an educational programme at a high school, college, or other school an
畢業離校
完成學業離開學校
To finish an educational programme at a high school, college, or other school and leave that institution.
Lakan graduated from Tokyo International High School in 2023.
Lakan 於 2023 年畢業於東京國際高中。
graduate from [high school]
Students must pass all final exams before they can graduate from the programme.
學生必須通過所有期末考才能從該課程畢業。
More than ninety percent of the senior class graduated on time last June in Seoul.
首爾那所學校超過九成的高年級學生按時畢業。
Sari graduated from cooking school last year and works at a hotel in Chiang Mai.
Sari 去年從烹飪學校畢業，目前在清邁的一家飯店工作。
Young people who graduate from vocational colleges often find skilled jobs more quickly.
從職業學校畢業的年輕人往往能更快找到技術性工作。
- finish school
informal; used in both British and American English
- leave school
common in British English; can also mean dropping out, so context matters
- drop out
to leave school before completing the programme
文法句型
graduate + from + school
用法筆記
In American English, this is the usual sense for high school. In British English, 'leave school' is more common for secondary education; 'graduate' for school is rarer and usually refers to finishing a course at a college.
常見錯誤
3. To move from one stage to a more advanced or different stage, especially in skil
進階；漸變
進入更高階段或逐漸變化
To move from one stage to a more advanced or different stage, especially in skill level, responsibility, or appearance.
Sari graduated from beginner piano lessons to advanced classes within two years.
Sari 在兩年內從初級鋼琴課晉升到進階班。
graduate from [level A] to [level B]
The sky gradually graduated from bright blue to a warm orange glow over the hills.
天空逐漸從明亮的藍色轉變為山丘上溫暖的橘色光芒。
New employees start in entry-level roles and graduate to supervisory positions after training.
新進員工從入門職位開始，經過培訓後晉升為管理職。
The painting's colours graduate from deep purple at the top to a pale pink below.
畫作中的顏色從頂部的深紫色漸變到底部的淡粉色。
After three years in customer service, Christopher graduated to a management role at the bank.
在客服部門工作三年後，Christopher 晉升為銀行的管理職位。
- progress
broader meaning; does not imply completion of stages
- advance
similar; often implies deliberate improvement
- transition
more formal; neutral about improvement
文法句型
graduate + from + [level X] + to + [level Y]
用法筆記
This sense uses 'graduate' as a verb of gradual transition. The structure is 'graduate from X to Y', where X is the starting stage and Y is the next stage. Common in two contexts: career progression (graduate to a senior role) and gradual visual change (colours graduating).
常見錯誤
graduate — 形容詞
1. Connected with studies at a level above the first university degree, for example
研究所的
研究所課程或以上的
Connected with studies at a level above the first university degree, for example master's or PhD level work.
Quinn is applying to several graduate programmes in environmental science this autumn.
Quinn 今年秋天正在申請好幾個環境科學的研究所課程。
graduate programme
The university library has a separate floor for graduate research and quiet study.
大學圖書館設有獨立樓層供研究生研究和安靜閱讀使用。
Isabela received a full scholarship for her graduate studies in public health at Oxford.
Isabela 獲得全額獎學金，前往牛津大學攻讀公共衛生研究所。
The graduate seminar on climate policy meets every Tuesday in the conference room.
關於氣候政策的研究所研討會每週二在會議室舉行。
Many graduate courses require students to submit a research proposal by the third week.
許多研究所課程要求學生在第三週前提交研究計畫書。
- postgraduate
standard in British English; interchangeable with 'graduate' in this sense
- advanced
broader; can apply to any level beyond basic instruction
- undergraduate
relating to bachelor's level studies, the level before graduate studies
文法句型
graduate + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). In British English, 'postgraduate' is more common than 'graduate' for this sense. In American English, 'graduate' is standard (graduate school, graduate student).
常見錯誤
2. Having completed a degree or diploma programme, typically used before a job titl
已畢業的
擁有學位或資格的
Having completed a degree or diploma programme, typically used before a job title to describe someone qualified by formal education.
The hospital requires all graduate nurses to pass a national licensing exam.
醫院要求所有畢業護理師通過國家執照考試。
graduate nurse
A graduate teacher must complete two years of supervised classroom experience.
畢業教師必須完成兩年的課堂教學實習。
The firm offers a higher starting salary to graduate engineers than to trainees.
該公司提供給畢業工程師的起薪高於實習生。
Only graduate members of the professional institute can vote in the annual election.
只有該專業學會的畢業會員才能在年度選舉中投票。
The programme pairs graduate chemists with experienced researchers in the lab.
該計畫安排畢業化學師與實驗室的資深研究員合作。
- trainee
someone still learning the profession, not yet qualified
文法句型
graduate + noun (profession)
用法筆記
Always used before a noun that names a profession or role (graduate nurse, graduate engineer). This sense describes the person's qualification level, not the type of study they are doing.
常見錯誤
❌ 'She is a graduate.' (correct but vague) — Be more specific: 'She is a graduate nurse.' or 'She is a nursing graduate.'