varsity
/ˈvɑːsətɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)
1- Brit. dated or S. African university:〈英, 旧或南非〉大学:
he had his hair cut as soon as he got back from varsity.
他从大学一回来就剪了头发。
1.1
- as modifier Brit. (especially of a sporting event or team) of or relating to a university, especially Oxford or Cambridge〈英〉(与)大学(尤指牛津或剑桥)体育竞赛(或体育运动队)(有关)的:
a varsity match.
大学体育比赛。
1.2
- chiefly N. Amer. a sports team representing a university or college〈主北美〉(大学或学院的)体育代表队, 校队。
词源
mid 17th cent.: shortening of UNIVERSITY, reflecting an archaic pronunciation.