What does college mean?

An institution offering education beyond school, including practical or academic courses. A constituent institution or division within a university.

How is college pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/, US /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/.

/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ · /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

CEFR level A1Topic EducationWord #669 in the learning path

学院；高等专科学校

n. An institution offering education beyond school, including practical or academic courses.

学院；高等专科学校

n. A constituent institution or division within a university.

大学的学院

My cousin is studying nursing at a local college.

我表姐正在当地一所学院学习护理。

Making college education more affordable could improve social mobility and provide employers with a more skilled workforce.

降低高等教育费用可以促进社会流动，并为雇主提供技能更强的劳动力。

美式常泛指大学；英式多指学院或继续教育院校。

What does college mean?: An institution offering education beyond school, including practical or academic courses. A constituent institution or division within a university.
How is college pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/, US /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.