- mass noun the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books（尤指通过书本的）学习; 攻读：
the study of English
英语学习
an application to continue full-time study.
申请继续全脱产学习。
studies
activity of this type as pursued by one person学业：some students may not be able to resume their studies.
有些学生可能无法继续学业。
- count noun an academic book or article on a particular topic学术专著; 专题论文：
a study of Jane Austen's novels.
关于简·奥斯汀小说的研究论文。
studies
used in the title of an academic subject用于学科名称…研究, …学：an undergraduate course in transport studies.
交通运输研究方面的本科课程。
- a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation研究; 调查; 探讨：
a study of a sample of 5,000 children
一项以5,000个孩子作样本的研究
mass noun the study of global problems.全球性问题的研究。
- a portrayal in literature or another art form of an aspect of behaviour or character（文学或其他艺术形式对行为或性格的）描写, 描绘：
a complex study of a gay teenager.
对一同性恋少年的多方面刻画。
- archaic a thing that is or deserves to be investigated; the subject of an individual's study〈古〉研究对象; （个人的）研究课题, 研究项目：
I have made it my study to examine the nature and character of the Indians.
我把探讨印第安人的特性和性格作为研究课题。
- archaic the object or aim of someone's endeavours〈古〉努力目标：
the acquisition of a fortune is the study of all.
获得财富是所有人的努力目标。
- with adj. theatrical slang a person who memorizes a role at a specified speed〈舞台俚语〉以特定速度背台词的演员：
I'm a quick study.
我是个台词记背很快的演员。
- a room used or designed for reading, writing, or academic work书房, 书斋。
- a piece of work, especially a drawing, done for practice or as an experiment（尤指绘画的）习作, 试作, 试画。
- a musical composition designed to develop a player's technical skill（为发展演奏技能设计的）练习曲。
a study in
a thing or person that is an embodiment or good example of something化身; 榜样, 模范：he perched on the edge of the bed, a study in confusion and misery.
他坐在床边, 一副迷茫的可怜相。
- informal an amusing or remarkable thing or person〈非正式〉有趣（或特别）的人（或事）：
Ira's face was a study as he approached the car.
在他走近汽车时, 艾拉的面部表情耐人寻味。
- devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on (an academic subject), especially by means of books学习; 攻读; 研读：
students studying A-level drama.
学习高级考试戏剧课的学生。
- investigate and analyse (a subject or situation) in detail调查; 研究：
he has been studying mink for many years.
他研究水貂已经多年。
- no obj. apply oneself to study学习：
he spent his time listening to the radio rather than studying.
他花时间听收音机而不学习。
- no obj. acquire academic knowledge at an educational establishment（在校）求学：
he studied at the Kensington School of Art.
他在肯辛顿艺术学校求学。
- no obj.
study up
US learn intensively about something, especially in preparation for a test of knowledge〈美〉钻研, 攻读; 用功备考： schoolchildren studying up on their forebears' games and chores.
钻研祖辈娱乐和家务杂事的学生们。
- (of an actor) try to learn (the words of one's role)（演员）记住（或背下）（台词）。
- W. Indian give serious thought or consideration to〈西印度〉仔细考虑, 慎重思考：
the people here don't make so much noise, so the government don't have us to study.
这里的人没有那么多议论, 因此政府并不要我们深入考虑。
- look at closely in order to observe or read细察：
she bent her head to study the plans.
她低着头仔细查看那些图样。
- archaic make an effort to achieve (a result) or take into account (a person or their wishes)〈古〉尽力取得（结果）; 尽力为（某人或其愿望）着想：
with no husband to study, housekeeping is mere play.
没有丈夫可操心, 做家务只是消遣。
in a brown study
- absorbed in one's thoughts沉思。
- ORIGIN: apparently originally from brown in the sense 'gloomy'.