varsity
/ˈvɑː.sə.ti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvɑːr.sə.t̬i/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvɑːsəti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvɑːrsəti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvär-sə-tē -stē/ (ame, mw)
varsity — 形容詞
- varsitypositive
- more varsitycomparative
- most varsitysuperlative
1. relating to the most advanced level of a school or college sports programme, whe
校隊的
校內最高等級運動隊的
relating to the most advanced level of a school or college sports programme, where the best players are chosen to represent the institution in official competitions.
Min made the varsity basketball team as a freshman.
Min 在第一年就進入了校隊籃球隊。
collocation: make the varsity [sport] team
Tunde practises with the varsity squad every afternoon after classes end.
Tunde 每天下午放學後都與校隊一起練習。
Coach Okonkwo was promoted to lead the varsity squad after three years coaching the junior varsity team.
Okonkwo 教練在帶領初級校隊三年後，晉升為校隊主教練。
Élise earned a varsity letter in track after breaking the school record.
Élise 在田徑項目打破校紀錄後，獲得了校隊字母徽章。
- first-string
emphasises the starting lineup rather than the whole team level
- top-level
more general; can apply outside sports contexts
- junior varsity
the lower level team for less experienced players
文法句型
varsity + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). Frequently contrasts with junior varsity (JV), which refers to a lower-level team for less experienced players. A varsity letter or jacket is a common reward for participation at this level.
常見錯誤
varsity — 名詞
- varsitysingular
- varsitiesplural
1. the best team from a school or college that plays in official sports competition
校隊
學校最頂尖的運動代表隊
the best team from a school or college that plays in official sports competitions against other schools.
Samir was thrilled when he made the varsity in his sophomore year.
Samir 在二年級入選校隊時非常興奮。
collocation: make the varsity
Otis has been on the varsity since ninth grade and is now team captain.
Otis 從九年級起就一直在校隊，現在是隊長了。
collocation: be on the varsity
Cyrus wore his father's old varsity jacket, a faded letter on the front.
Cyrus 穿著父親的舊校隊外套，前面繡著一個褪色的字母徽章。
Mauricio played for the varsity for three seasons before a knee injury ended his run.
Mauricio 在校隊打了三個賽季，後來因膝蓋受傷而終止了運動生涯。
- first team
common in British English for top-level squads; less tied to school structures
- A-team
informal, used in some school systems
- junior varsity
the second-level team for developing players
- JV
abbreviation of junior varsity
文法句型
make the varsity
be on the varsity
play for the varsity
用法筆記
Common in high school and college sports contexts in North America. When used as a noun, 'varsity' refers to the team itself. The adjective form (e.g., 'varsity team') is more frequent, but 'make the varsity' and 'be on the varsity' are fixed noun phrases. Contrast with 'junior varsity' (JV), the second-level team.
常見錯誤
2. a shortened word for university, used in informal British English and most commo
大學
（英國用法）大學，尤指牛劍
a shortened word for university, used in informal British English and most commonly associated with Oxford or Cambridge.
Faisal is applying to varsity this autumn and hopes to study law.
Faisal 今年秋天要申請大學，希望能讀法律。
collocation: apply to varsity
Talia spent three happy years at varsity, where she discovered a passion for archaeology.
Talia 在大學度過了快樂的三年，在那裡發現了對考古學的熱愛。
collocation: at varsity
The annual boat race between the two top varsities draws a huge television audience.
這兩所頂尖大學之間的年度划船比賽吸引了大量電視觀眾。
Apinya remembers her varsity days — especially the late-night sessions in the college library — as the best time of her life.
Apinya 懷念她的大學時光——尤其是深夜在學院圖書館的時光——認為那是人生中最美好的日子。
- university
the full form; more formal and neutral across all varieties of English
- uni
another informal British shortening, more common in Australia and New Zealand
文法句型
at varsity
go to varsity
用法筆記
Chiefly British and informal. In the UK, going to 'varsity' usually means attending university — often specifically Oxford or Cambridge. This sense is very rare in American English, where 'varsity' almost always refers to a sports team. Do not capitalise unless it is part of a proper name.