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educational

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ed·u·ca·tion·al /ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃənəl◂ $ ˌedʒə-/ ●●○ S3 W2 adjective  1 SErelating to education 教育的 the educational development of children 儿童的教育发展2 SEteaching you something you did not know before 有教育意义的 educational games 寓教于乐的游戏educationally adverb
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educationalWe offer a wide range of educational and sporting activities.We have already seen that output cognition is closely related to level of educational attainment and socioeconomic Position.a leading publisher of educational books and softwareMy daughter became friends with Lonnie, 17, in an educational enrichment program.Many educational institutions have not been able make needed improvements because of funding cuts.That won't be the only educational legislation.Younger lawyers often have greater need for current cash to support young families and pay off educational loans and mortgages.Eighteen of the 33 respondents said they would welcome training in educational methods and principles.Different children have different educational needs.Low-income children do not have the same educational opportunities as children from wealthier families.It appeared to be a feasible solution to a series of problems, and an interesting educational opportunity.After retiring, he remained active in educational programs at the laboratory.The American educational system is in need of reform.In the next decade, microcomputers will stimulate radical changes in every part of the educational system.a shop selling educational toys for 7 to 11 year-oldseducational TV programs
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educational
educational S3 W2 /ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃənəl◂ $ ˌedʒə-/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: education, educationalist, educationist, educator; adjective: educateduneducated, educational, educableineducable, educative; verb: educate; adverb: educationally
1. relating to education:
    the educational development of children
2. teaching you something you did not know before:
    educational games
—educationally adverb


edu·ca·tion·alBrE /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/ 🔊 adjectiveconnected with education; providing education 教育的;有关教育的;有教育意义的children with special educational needs需要特殊教育的孩子an educational psychologist教育心理学家an educational visit教育访问educational games/toys (= that teach you sth as well as amusing you) 寓教于乐的游戏/玩具Watching television can be very educational. 看电视可以使人受到很多教益。🔊🔊 edu·ca·tion·al·ly BrE /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənəli/ 🔊NAmE /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənəli/ 🔊 adverbChildren living in inner-city areas may be educationally disadvantaged. 居住在内城区的孩子在教育方面可能处于不利的地位。🔊🔊(old-fashioned) educationally subnormal教育上低于正常标准的