diploma

/dɪˈpləʊmə/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈpləʊmə/ (ame, ipa) · /də-ˈplō-mə/ (ame, mw)

diploma — noun

  • diplomasingular
  • diplomasplural

1. an official paper document given by a school or university to someone who has fi

1.名詞B1
釋義

an official paper document given by a school or university to someone who has finished all the requirements of a study programme and passed the necessary exams

例句

Lin received her diploma from Taipei University of Technology after four years of study.

collocation: receive + diploma; diploma from + institution

The company requires all applicants to have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

collocation: high school diploma

同義詞
  • certificate

    may be earned for shorter courses or single skills; a diploma usually involves a full programme of study

  • qualification

    broader term covering diplomas, degrees, and any formal proof of skill or knowledge

  • credential

    formal term, often used in plural ('credentials') when referring to educational background as a whole

文法句型

diploma + in + subject

high school / college + diploma

用法筆記

Plural form is 'diplomas'. Often used with verbs like 'earn', 'receive', 'award', 'hold', or 'get'. To specify the subject area, use 'diploma in + field' (e.g., 'a diploma in graphic design').

常見錯誤

She earned her degree in nursing from a vocational college.
She earned her diploma in nursing from a vocational college.
💡A 'diploma' is awarded for completing a practical or vocational programme, while a 'degree' (學位) is a university-level academic qualification, usually requiring more years of study.