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campus

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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cam·pus /ˈkæmpəs/ ●●● S2 W3 noun [countable, uncountable]  1 SECthe land and buildings of a university or college, including the buildings where students live 〔大学或学院的〕校园 a beautiful campus in New England 新英格兰的一个美丽校园on/off campus Most first-year students live on campus. 大部分一年级学生都住在校园里。2 the land and buildings belonging to a large company 〔包括土地和建筑物在内并属于大公司的〕园区 the Microsoft campus outside Seattle 位于西雅图市外的微软公司园区
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campusIf all this research leaves you feeling overwhelmed, you can turn to a campus career counselor for help sorting things out.On Saturday morning we will have a look at all the changes that have occurred on campus in recent years.But the regents' decision still leaves much uncertainty on campus, which has seen enrollment decline significantly during the turmoil.Some are staunch racists; some are trying to make a difference on the campus.Now, about 30 people use the campus for offices.The campus was so wonderful, I loved it there.on/off campusThere was no political dialogue left on campus.The students live off campus during this time.On Saturday morning we will have a look at all the changes that have occurred on campus in recent years.Can schools ban the sale of underground publications on campus?Colleagues were quoted as saying that Heber was rarely seen on campus.Firstly, negotiations were begun with Forth Valley Enterprise with a view to establishing a training unit on campus.An official decision by the authorities to switch off electricity to student dormitories at 11 p.m. led to unrest on campus.He is also actively working on campus around the issues of rape and gay and lesbian rights.
From Longman Business Dictionarycampuscam‧pus /ˈkæmpəs/ noun [countable, uncountable]PROPERTY1an area of land where a university has its buildings and facilitiesMany students live on campus.Berkeley is the oldest of the University of California campuses.2a large area where a company has many buildingsMicrosoft Corp. opened a 32-acre campus in Silicon Valley.Origin campus (1700-1800) Latin → CAMP1
cam·pus nounChineseSyllable
land Business Corpus buildings a the university and of


campus
campus /ˈkæmpəs/ noun [uncountable and countable]
 Date: 1700-1800
 Language: Latin
 Origin: camp1
1. the land and buildings of a university or college, including the buildings where students live:
    a beautiful campus in New England
    on/off campus
    Most first-year students live on campus.
2. the land and buildings belonging to a large company:
    the Microsoft campus outside Seattle


cam·pusBrE /ˈkæmpəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkæmpəs/ 🔊 nounthe buildings of a university or college and the land around them (大学、学院的)校园,校区She lives on campus (= within the main university area). 她住在大学校园内。🔊🔊campus life大学校园生活