college

• 提供高等教育或专业职业培训的教育机构；在中文中也常指大学中的学院或独立学院。

An educational institution or establishment providing higher education or specialized professional training.

1. Educational institutionA2formalamerican

   An institution of higher education that offers undergraduate programs and sometimes graduate degrees.

   高等教育机构

   • She is studying biology at a local college.
   • He graduated from college last year.
   • Many students apply to college after finishing high school.

   同义词academyinstituteschooluniversity

2. Part of a universityB1formalbritish

   A division within a university that focuses on a specific area of study.

   学院

   • She is a member of the College of Engineering.
   • The College of Arts and Sciences offers many courses.
   • He was accepted into the medical college at the university.

   同义词facultyschool

3. Group of professionalsB2formal

   An organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges.

   团体

   • The Royal College of Surgeons sets standards for medical practice.
   • She was elected to the College of Physicians.
   • The college of architects held their annual meeting.

   同义词associationbodycouncilinstitutionorganizationsociety