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
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
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
Fatima hung her diploma on the wall of her office, next to the window.
After completing the nursing programme, Diego was awarded a diploma in health sciences.
Students who pass the final exam will get their diplomas at the graduation ceremony.
- 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').