academy (어-캐-더-미 (강세: 캐)) — An institution of higher learning, research, or training in a special field
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An institution of higher learning, research, or training in a special field
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkædəmi/
Korean meaning: 고등 교육 기관, 학원, 아카데미
Korean pronunciation: 어-캐-더-미 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I need to go to a math academy, but I think my calculator is smart enough for both of us.
- The academy's strict rules helped students develop discipline and focus.
- He graduated from the naval academy and became a submarine commander who still gets seasick.
academy
NOUN//əˈkædəmi//
An institution of higher learning, research, or training in a special field
Higher learning institution
At the academy, alchemy becomes the ultimate remedy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스 철학자 플라톤이 아테네 교외의 '아카데모스'라는 영웅의 이름을 딴 정원에서 학교를 세운 것에서 유래했습니다. 이곳이 서구 최초의 고등교육기관이 되어 '학문의 전당'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks I need to go to a math academy, but I think my calculator is smart enough for both of us.”
“The academy's strict rules helped students develop discipline and focus.”
“He graduated from the naval academy and became a submarine commander who still gets seasick.”
“The driving academy promised to teach me in two weeks, but apparently 'promising' and 'delivering' are different subjects.”
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