learn
/lɜːn/ · /lɝːn/
CEFR level A1Topic EducationWord #392 in the learning path
学习；学会
Definitions
v. To gain knowledge or a skill through study or experience.
学习；学会
v. To find out information about something.
得知；获悉
Example
My grandfather is learning to swim at the local pool.
我爷爷正在附近的游泳池学游泳。
Students often learn more effectively when they apply new knowledge to practical problems rather than memorise isolated facts.
与死记零散知识相比，学生将新知识用于实际问题时，往往学得更有效。
Collocations
- learn to drive
- learn from mistakes
- learn by heart
- learn about
Word family
- learner (n.)
- learning (n.)
Usage tip
learn to do表示学会做；过去式可用learnt或learned。
FAQ
- What does learn mean?
- To gain knowledge or a skill through study or experience. To find out information about something.
- How is learn pronounced?
- UK /lɜːn/, US /lɝːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
