student
/ˈstjuːdnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstuːdnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstü-dᵊnt ˈstyü- chiefly Southern -dənt/ (ame, mw)
student — noun
- studentsingular
- studentsplural
1. someone who is studying for a degree or other qualification at a college, univer
someone who is studying for a degree or other qualification at a college, university, or similar higher education institution
Talia is a second-year student at the University of Tokyo, studying environmental science.
countable: 'a student' + 'at' + institution
The university library stays open until midnight for students who need to finish their assignments.
As a student, Cole receives a discount on public transport in the city.
Many students at this college work part-time jobs to help pay for their tuition fees.
- undergraduate
refers only to students working towards a bachelor's degree; more specific than 'student'
- learner
broader — can apply to anyone learning any skill; 'student' implies formal enrollment
- pupil
mainly British English for school-age learners; not used for university contexts
文法句型
a student
students
student at [institution]
student of [subject]
常見錯誤
2. a child or teenager who attends a school such as an elementary, middle, or high
a child or teenager who attends a school such as an elementary, middle, or high school
The teacher gave each student a worksheet to complete during the class.
countable noun: 'each student'
Saira helped her younger brother, a primary school student, with his math homework.
modifier: primary school student / high school student
All students at Lincoln Middle School must wear a uniform from Monday to Friday.
Eve was a top student at her high school, especially in science subjects.
- pupil
more common in British English for school-age learners
- schoolchild
specifically a child attending school; less formal
- teacher
the person who instructs rather than learns
文法句型
a student
students
student at [school]
用法筆記
In British English, 'pupil' is more common for children in primary and secondary school, while 'student' is preferred in American English for all school levels. In Taiwan's English education context, 'student' is the standard term for all learners.
常見錯誤
3. someone who has taken the time to learn a lot about a particular subject and is
someone who has taken the time to learn a lot about a particular subject and is still actively interested in it — for example, a student of politics who reads widely and follows current events closely, without necessarily studying it at a university
Liang is a keen student of traditional Chinese calligraphy and spends hours practicing each week.
pattern: student + of + subject; collocation: keen student
As a student of human behaviour, Kemi watches how people interact in busy spaces.
A good student of history learns from old diaries as much as from textbooks.
Quan is a careful student of Chinese poetry who can recite Tang dynasty verses.
- scholar
implies formal academic expertise; 'student' in this sense is less formal and emphasizes personal interest
- enthusiast
focuses on passion for a subject; 'student' implies a more systematic approach to learning
- observer
narrower — suggests watching rather than active study; 'student' covers both reading and observing
文法句型
student of [subject]
keen student of [subject]
用法筆記
Always followed by 'of' plus the subject area. This sense does not require formal study at an institution — it emphasizes personal curiosity and self-directed learning. Common modifiers include 'keen', 'avid', 'close', and 'careful'.