student
/ˈstjuːdnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstuːdnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstü-dᵊnt ˈstyü- chiefly Southern -dənt/ (ame, mw)
student — 名詞
- studentsingular
- studentsplural
1. someone who is studying for a degree or other qualification at a college, univer
大學生
在大學或學院就讀的人
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.
Talia 是東京大學二年級的學生，主修環境科學。
countable: 'a student' + 'at' + institution
The university library stays open until midnight for students who need to finish their assignments.
大學圖書館開放到午夜，讓需要完成作業的學生使用。
As a student, Cole receives a discount on public transport in the city.
身為學生，Cole 在城裡搭乘大眾運輸可享折扣。
Many students at this college work part-time jobs to help pay for their tuition fees.
這所學院的許多學生打工來支付學費。
- 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
中小學生
在小學或中學就讀的人
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.
老師發給每位學生一張學習單，讓大家在課堂上完成。
countable noun: 'each student'
Saira helped her younger brother, a primary school student, with his math homework.
Saira 幫她就讀小學的弟弟複習數學功課。
modifier: primary school student / high school student
All students at Lincoln Middle School must wear a uniform from Monday to Friday.
林肯中學的所有學生週一到週五都必須穿制服。
Eve was a top student at her high school, especially in science subjects.
Eve 是高中名列前茅的學生，數理科表現尤其出色。
- 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
研究者
對特定領域有深入興趣的人
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.
Liang 是傳統書法的熱衷研究者，每週都會花好幾個小時練習。
pattern: student + of + subject; collocation: keen student
As a student of human behaviour, Kemi watches how people interact in busy spaces.
作為人類行為的研究者，Kemi 喜歡觀察人們在熱鬧公共場合中的互動。
A good student of history learns from old diaries as much as from textbooks.
好的歷史研究者從舊日記中學到的東西，跟從教科書中學到的一樣多。
Quan is a careful student of Chinese poetry who can recite Tang dynasty verses.
Quan 是唐詩的細心研究者，能背誦許多唐代詩作。
- 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'.