Ivy League
US /ˌaɪ.vi ˈliːɡ/
UK /ˈaɪ.vi ˌliːɡ/
名词
常春藤盟校
a group of eight old, respected universities in the northeastern US, that have high academic standards and are difficult to get into
示例:
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She dreams of attending an Ivy League university.
她梦想进入一所常春藤盟校。
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Many successful people are graduates of Ivy League institutions.
许多成功人士都是常春藤盟校的毕业生。
形容词
常春藤盟校的, 精英的
relating to or characteristic of the Ivy League universities, often implying academic excellence, prestige, and exclusivity
示例:
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He has a very Ivy League look, always dressed in blazers and khakis.
他穿着打扮很有常春藤盟校风格，总是穿着西装外套和卡其裤。
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The company is known for its Ivy League recruitment practices, hiring only from top universities.
该公司以其常春藤盟校的招聘方式而闻名，只从顶尖大学招聘人才。