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postgraduate

🇬🇧 UK/pəʊs(t)'grædjʊət/🇺🇸 US/'pәust'^rædjuit, 'pәust'^rædʒuit/
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Definitions

n.

A student who continues studying for an advanced degree after completing a first degree.

研究生

adj.

Relating to studies undertaken after completing a first degree.

研究生的,研究生阶段的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
postafter, behind
+
grad
+
uconnector
+
ateto make, having
=postgraduate

Common Collocations

  • 1.postgraduate degree研究生学位
  • 2.postgraduate student研究生
  • 3.postgraduate research研究生科研
  • 4.postgraduate program研究生课程

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She enrolled in a postgraduate program in molecular biology after finishing her bachelor's degree.

  • 2.

    Postgraduate students are expected to conduct independent research in their chosen field.

  • 3.

    Funding for postgraduate study has become increasingly competitive in recent years.

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