educate
/ˈedʒukeɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2775 in the learning path
教育；培养
Definitions
v. To teach someone and develop their knowledge or skills.
教育；培养
v. To give people information about a particular subject.
使了解；普及知识
Example
These colourful picture books educate children while keeping them entertained.
这些色彩鲜艳的图画书寓教于乐，让孩子们学到知识。
Public health campaigns should educate people about nutrition rather than simply encourage them to lose weight.
公共卫生宣传活动应向人们普及营养知识，而不只是鼓励他们减重。
Collocations
- educate children
- educate people about
- educate the public
Word family
- education (n.)
- educational (adj.)
- educated (adj.)
- educator (n.)
Synonyms
- teach
- instruct
Usage tip
educate强调教育培养；teach也可直接接学科。
FAQ
- What does educate mean?
- To teach someone and develop their knowledge or skills. To give people information about a particular subject.
- How is educate pronounced?
- UK /ˈedʒukeɪt/, US /ˈedʒukeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
