undergraduates — students who are studying for their first degree at a college or university
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: students who are studying for their first degree at a college or university
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuəts/
Korean meaning: 대학에서 학사 학위를 위해 공부하는 학생들
Korean pronunciation: 언더**그래**쥬잇츠
Example Sentences
- The professor was surprised that undergraduates could solve such complex problems.
- Most undergraduates survive on ramen noodles and coffee during exam week.
- The university offers various scholarships for outstanding undergraduates.
undergraduates
NOUN//ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuəts//
students who are studying for their first degree at a college or university
The undergraduates rush across the quad, balancing coffee, laptops, and last-minute notes.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
under(아래) + graduate(졸업생)의 합성어로, 아직 졸업하지 않은 학생들을 의미하게 되었습니다. 대학원생(graduate students)보다 아래 단계에 있다는 뜻입니다.
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📝Examples
“The professor was surprised that undergraduates could solve such complex problems.”
“Most undergraduates survive on ramen noodles and coffee during exam week.”
“The university offers various scholarships for outstanding undergraduates.”
“These undergraduates spend more time on social media than studying, yet somehow pass their exams.”
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