bursary

IPA/ˈbɜːsəri/
IPA/ˈbɜːrsəri/

bursary — 名詞

  • bursarysingular
  • bursariesplural

1. a sum of money that a school, college, or charity provides to a student so they

1.名詞B2
釋義

助學金

基於經濟需求提供的學費補助金

a sum of money that a school, college, or charity provides to a student so they can afford their studies — usually given because the student needs financial help, not because of high marks

例句

The college gave the single father a bursary to cover his books and supplies.

該學院提供這位單親爸爸一筆助學金，用來支付他的書籍和用品費用。

collocation: a bursary to cover + costs

A local charity awarded bursaries to three students from the village secondary school.

一家當地慈善機構向村裡中學的三名學生頒發了助學金。

常見搭配
  • apply for a bursary
  • award a bursary
  • receive a bursary
  • be eligible for a bursary
  • bursary scheme
  • bursary fund
同義詞
  • scholarship

    awarded mainly for academic, athletic, or artistic achievement rather than financial need

  • grant

    a broader term; can be given to individuals or organisations for study, research, or projects

  • stipend

    a regular fixed payment, usually for living costs during training, study, or an internship

反義詞
  • loan

    money that must be paid back, unlike a bursary which is given outright

用法筆記

Common in British and Commonwealth English. In American English, the terms 'need-based scholarship' or 'grant' are more usual. Always countable: you apply for a bursary, not for bursary.

常見錯誤

She won a bursary for her excellent exam results.
She won a scholarship for her excellent exam results.
A bursary is awarded mainly on financial need, not academic merit.
The student applied for bursary.
The student applied for a bursary.
Bursary is countable; use 'a' or 'the' before it.

同根字

  • bursar
    名詞C1
  • bursarial
    形容詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • bursary application
  • bursary award
  • bursary student
  • bursary holder

常用片語

  • qualify for a bursary

介系詞搭配

  • bursary for
  • bursary from
  • bursary towards