major in
major in — phrasal verb
- major inbase form
- majors in3rd person singular
- majoring in-ing form
- majored inpast simple
1. to choose a particular subject as the main focus of your studies while working t
to choose a particular subject as the main focus of your studies while working toward a college degree, completing the required courses in that area
Jun decided to major in biology after working at a science lab.
major in + field of study
At some US colleges, students can major in two subjects at the same time.
Aisha majored in computer science and now works for a bank in Taipei.
Students who major in engineering must take extra math classes in their first year.
Liam is majoring in environmental science because he wants to protect rivers and forests.
- specialize in
More general; can apply to any level of study or professional focus, not just university degrees.
- concentrate in
Less common; used mainly in US academic contexts, often for a focus within a major.
- minor in
To study a subject as a secondary focus alongside the main major.
文法句型
major in [subject]
majored in [subject]
majoring in [subject]
用法筆記
Frequently used with the subject name directly after 'in'. The question 'What did you major in?' is very common in informal American English. In British English, 'read' or 'study' are preferred instead of 'major in'.