essay
/ˈeseɪ/
CEFR level A2Topic EducationWord #1038 in the learning path
论说文；短文；随笔
Definitions
n. A short piece of writing exploring a particular subject.
论说文；短文；随笔
Example
I finished my history essay just before dinner.
我刚好在晚饭前写完了历史课论文。
Writing an essay encourages students to organise their ideas and support arguments with relevant evidence.
撰写论说文能促使学生整理思路，并用相关证据支持论点。
Collocations
- write an essay
- essay question
- an essay on
Word family
- essayist (n.)
Usage tip
可数名词；一篇关于某主题的文章用an essay on。
FAQ
- What does essay mean?
- A short piece of writing exploring a particular subject.
- How is essay pronounced?
- UK /ˈeseɪ/, US /ˈeseɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
