erudition
UK/,erʊ'dɪʃ(ə)n/US/.eru:'diʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
Deep, extensive knowledge gained through study.
博学；渊博的学识。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivederuditeout of, former
+
-ionrough, raw, primitive
=erudition
From erudite ('polished out of the rough by learning') + -ion = 'the state of being erudite,' i.e. deep scholarship. See erudite.
Common Collocations
- 1.great erudition渊博的学识
- 2.wear one's erudition lightly把学识举重若轻
Example Sentences
- 1.
His lectures were admired for their wit and erudition.
- 2.
The book wears its erudition lightly.