extracurricular

• 指超出正规课程或教学大纲范围的，与课堂学习无直接关系的活动或项目；也可指本职工作以外的、业余的。

Describes activities or programs that fall outside the standard academic curriculum.

1. Outside the regular academic curriculumB1formal

   Activities or programs that are not part of the standard school or college curriculum, often pursued for personal development or enjoyment.

   课外的

   • She joined several extracurricular clubs, including the debate team and the art society.
   • Extracurricular activities can enhance a student's college application.
   • The school offers a wide range of extracurricular options, from sports to music.

   同义词after-school

   反义词academiccurricular

2. Outside the regular duties of your job or professionB2formal

   Activities or interests that are not part of one's primary employment or professional responsibilities.

   课外的

   • His extracurricular work as a volunteer coach takes up most of his weekends.
   • Many professionals pursue extracurricular hobbies to maintain a work-life balance.
   • The company encourages employees to engage in extracurricular learning opportunities.

   同义词avocationalexternalnonprofessionaloutsideperipheralsecondarysidelinesupplementary

3. Characterized by adulteryC1informal

   Relating to a romantic or sexual relationship that occurs outside of a marriage or committed partnership.

   婚外的

   • The novel explores the consequences of an extracurricular affair.
   • He was caught in an extracurricular relationship that ended his marriage.
   • Gossip about their extracurricular activities spread quickly through the office.

   同义词adulterouscheatingextramaritalillicitunfaithful

   反义词conjugalmaritalwedded