kindergarten
/ˈkɪndəɡɑːtən/ · /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5401 in the learning path
幼儿园；学前班
Definitions
n. A school or class for children beginning their education
幼儿园；学前班
Example
My daughter painted a bright yellow bird at kindergarten.
我女儿在幼儿园画了一只鲜黄色的小鸟。
High-quality kindergarten education can develop children's social skills and prepare them for more structured learning.
优质的学前教育能培养儿童的社交能力，为更系统的学习做好准备。
Collocations
- kindergarten teacher
- attend kindergarten
- kindergarten classroom
Usage tip
美式常指小学前的一年；英式幼儿园常用nursery。
FAQ
- What does kindergarten mean?
- A school or class for children beginning their education
- How is kindergarten pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɪndəɡɑːtən/, US /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
