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finishing school

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ skuːl/

翻译: 一种私立学校,历史上专门培养年轻女性的社交礼仪、文化修养和上流社会举止,为进入上流社会做准备。现代用法中也可泛指任何旨在提升社交或职业举止的课程或经历。

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/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ skuːl/C1formal
  • zh一种私立学校,历史上专门培养年轻女性的社交礼仪、文化修养和上流社会举止,为进入上流社会做准备。现代用法中也可泛指任何旨在提升社交或职业举止的课程或经历。

A private school that teaches young women social graces, etiquette, and cultural skills, historically intended to prepare them for high society. In modern usage, it can also refer to any program or experience that polishes one's social or professional manners.

  1. Educational institution for social skillsB2formal

    A private school that teaches young women (and sometimes men) social graces, etiquette, and cultural skills, often as preparation for high society.

    zh礼仪学校

    • She attended a finishing school in Switzerland to learn proper etiquette.
    • Finishing schools were once popular among wealthy families.
    • The curriculum at a finishing school includes table manners and conversation skills.