study
study
(pl. -ies)
[with obj.]
in a brown study
(pl. -ies)
- [mass noun]the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books
（尤指通过书本的）学习；攻读
the study of English.
英语学习。
an application to continue full-time study.
申请继续全脱产学习。
■(studies)activity of this type as pursued by one person
学业
some students may not be able to resume their studies.
有些学生可能无法继续学业。
■[count noun]an academic book or article on a particular topic
学术专著，专题论文
a study of Jane Austen's novels.
关于奥斯丁小说的研究论文。
■(studies)used in the title of an academic subject
[用于学科名称] …研究，…学
an undergraduate course in transport studies.
交通运输研究方面的本科课程。 - a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation
研究；调查；探讨
a study of a sample of 5,000 children.
一项以5,000个孩子作样本的研究。
[mass noun]the study of global problems.
全球性问题的研究。
■a portrayal in literature or another art form of an aspect of behaviour or character
（文学或其他艺术形式对行为或性格的）描写，描绘
a complex study of a gay teenager.
对一同性恋少年的多方面刻画。
■(archaic)a thing that is or deserves to be investigated; the subject of an individual's study
(古)研究对象；（个人的）研究课题，研究项目
I have made it my study to examine the nature and character of the Indians.
我把探讨印度人的特性和性格作为研究课题。
■(archaic)the object or aim of someone's endeavours
(古)努力目标
the acquisition of a fortune is the study of all.
获得财富是所有人的努力目标。
■[with adj.](theatrical slang)a person who memorizes a role at a specified speed
(舞台俚语)以规定速度背台词的演员
I'm a quick study.
我是个台词背得快的演员。 - a room used or designed for reading, writing, or academic work
书房，书斋 - a piece of work, especially a drawing, done for practice or as an experiment
（尤指绘画的）习作，试作，试画
■a musical composition designed to develop a player's technical skill
（为发展演奏技能设计的）练习曲 - (a study in)a thing or person that is an embodiment or good example of something
化身；榜样，模范
he perched on the edge of the bed, a study in confusion and misery.
他坐在床边，一副惶感可怜相。
■(informal)an amusing or remarkable thing or person
(非正式)有趣（或特别）的人（或事）
Ira's face was a study as he approached the car.
在他走近汽车时，艾拉面部表情耐人寻味。
[with obj.]
- devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on (an academic subject), especially by means of books
学习；攻读；研读
students studying A-level drama.
学习高级考试戏剧课的学生。
■investigate and analyse (a subject or situation) in detail
调查；研究
he has been studying mink for many years.
他研究水貂已经多年。
■[no obj.]apply oneself to study
学习
he spent his time listening to the radio rather than studying.
他花时间听收音机而不学习。
■[no obj.]acquire academic knowledge at an educational establishment
（在校）求学
he studied at the Kensington School of Art.
他在肯辛顿艺术学校求学。
■[no obj.](study up)(US)learn intensively about something, especially in preparation for a test of knowledge
(美)钻研，攻读；用功备考
schoolchildren studying up on their forebears' games and chores.
钻研祖辈娱乐和家务杂事的学生们。
■(of an actor) try to learn (the words of one's role)
（演员）记住（或背下）（台词）
■(W. Indian)give serious thought or consideration to
(西印度)仔细考虑，慎重思考
the people here don't make so much noise, so the government don't have us to study.
这里的人没有那么多议论，因此政府并不要我们深入考虑。 - look at closely in order to observe or read
细察
she bent her head to study the plans.
她低着头仔细查看那些图样。 - (archaic)make an effort to achieve (a result) or take into account (a person or their wishes)
(古)尽力取得（结果)，尽力为（某人或其愿望）着想
with no husband to study, housekeeping is mere play.
没有丈夫可操心，做家务只是消遣。
in a brown study
- absorbed in one's thoughts
沉思
- Middle English: shortening of Old French estudie (noun), estudier (verb), both based on Latin studium 'zeal, painstaking application'
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