learning
/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlər-niŋ/ (ame, mw)
learning — noun
- learningsingular
- learningsplural
1. the ongoing activity of gaining new knowledge or skills by studying, practising,
the ongoing activity of gaining new knowledge or skills by studying, practising, or doing something
Diya's love of learning led her to sign up for a weekend pottery course.
love of learning — common noun + preposition collocation
The primary school introduced a play-based learning programme for the youngest children.
play-based learning — compound noun as modifier
Ryo found that combining online learning with weekly meetups helped him study Mandarin.
For Lakan, the most effective learning happens when he uses new skills at work.
The training centre offers classroom learning, video tutorials, and real client practice.
文法句型
uncountable noun
adjective + learning
learning + noun (compound modifier)
用法筆記
Often appears in compound nouns that describe types or modes of learning (e.g. 'online learning', 'distance learning', 'play-based learning'). Cannot be used in the plural.
常見錯誤
2. the body of knowledge and understanding that a person has gained through study o
the body of knowledge and understanding that a person has gained through study or experience over time
Professor Kabir's vast learning in ancient Indian literature is known across the university.
vast learning in [field] — adjective + noun + preposition pattern
Christopher's deep learning in biology helped him understand the effects of the new treatment.
deep learning in [field] — adjective + noun collocation
The book shows the author's great learning about Japanese tea ceremonies and garden design.
Nia's practical learning from twelve years as a nurse made her a capable hospital manager.
Ziad's learning in engineering was respected by all the senior designers at the firm.
- knowledge
more common and less formal; can refer to knowing specific facts rather than deep understanding
- scholarship
more narrowly academic; implies systematic study and research within a field
- erudition
very formal; suggests broad and deep knowledge acquired through extensive reading
- ignorance
lack of knowledge or understanding
文法句型
uncountable noun
possessive + adjective + learning
learning + in + field of study
用法筆記
More formal than 'knowledge'. Typically requires a preceding adjective (e.g. 'vast', 'deep', 'great') or a possessive determiner. Commonly appears in academic or intellectual contexts describing a person's accumulated expertise.