Inglês

campus

gb/kˈæmpəs/ us/kˈæmpəs/
A2 Inglês
~ 1800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome A2 entity
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university or college grounds

The land and buildings of a school, college, or university.

Padrão de uso: on [a/the] campus
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'campus' with 'building'. 'Campus' means the whole area of a school, not just one building.
Sinónimos
university grounds (More formal; refers specifically to the land and buildings of a university.)
Antónimos
off-campus (Refers to locations not on the grounds of the university or school.)
Colocações
college campus |university campus |on campus |campus life |campus security
Temas
education |places |housing |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The university is expanding its campus to include new science labs.
  • Smoking is not allowed anywhere on campus.
  • She lives in a dormitory on campus.
  • Campus security patrols the area at night.
  • The campus is especially beautiful in the spring.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • My class is on the main campus.
  • There is a big library on campus.
  • I walk across campus to get to class.
  • Many students eat lunch on campus.
Nome B1 entity
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university community and life

All the people and activities that are part of life at a school or university.

Padrão de uso: [adjective] campus
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the physical location sense. Here it refers to the people and activities, not just the place.
Sinónimos
college community (Highlights the people rather than the physical location.)
Antónimos
off-campus life (Refers to social life and activities outside the university community.)
Colocações
campus culture |campus events |campus newspaper |campus politics
Temas
education |social life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The protest drew attention from across the entire campus.
  • Campus life is very different from what I expected.
  • She works for the campus newspaper.
  • Campus politics can be surprisingly intense.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Campus life is fun and busy.
  • There are many clubs on campus.
  • The campus newspaper has interesting stories.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
campus
IPA
GB/kˈæmpəs/
US/kˈæmpəs/
Sílabas e acento
cam - pus (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cam)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: campus
  • Plural: campi, campus, campuses
Família de palavras
Forms
campi noun campuses noun
Expressões

campus life

1
/kˈæmpəs lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase

life at a school or university

The way people live and what they do at a school or university.

Exemplos
  • Campus life offers many opportunities for making new friends.
  • Sports are an important part of campus life.

campus security

1
/kˈæmpəs sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase

security service at a school or university

The people who work to keep a school or university safe.

Exemplos
  • Campus security increased patrols after the incident.
  • You can call campus security if you feel unsafe.

off campus

1
/ˈɔf kˈæmpəs/
fixed phrase

located outside school or university grounds

Not at or inside the area of a school or university.

Exemplos
  • Many students choose to live off campus after their first year.
  • The meeting will be held at an off-campus location.

on campus

1
/ˈɔn kˈæmpəs/
fixed phrase

located at a school or university

At or inside the area of a school or university.

Exemplos
  • First-year students are required to live on campus.
  • There are several cafes on campus where you can study.

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