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extramural

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ex·tra·mu·ral /ˌekstrəˈmjʊərəl◂ $ -ˈmjʊr-/ adjective [only before noun]  1 OUT/OUTSIDErelating to a place or organization but happening or done outside it 某地点以外的;机构以外的 extramural activities 机构外的活动2. especially British EnglishSEC extramural courses are for people who are not full-time students 校外的〔指课程为非全日制学生开设的〕
Examples from the Corpus
extramuralHe has always been careful to balance his busy executive life with a strong interest in extramural activities.One night, after an extramural film excursion, Carl stays behind in her flat.It presumably developed as an extramural market place.the director of extramural researchextramural sports
Origin extramural (1800-1900) Latin extra muros outside the walls
ex·tra·mu·ral adjectiveChineseSyllable
place but or happening relating organization or Corpus to a


extramural
extramural /ˌekstrəˈmjʊərəl◂ $ -ˈmjʊr-/ adjective [only before noun]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Language: Latin
 Origin: extra muros __outside the walls__
1. relating to a place or organization but happening or done outside it:
    extramural activities
2. especially British English extramural courses are for people who are not full-time students


extra·muralBrE /ˌekstrəˈmjʊərəl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌekstrəˈmjʊrəl/ 🔊 adjective [usually before noun] (BrE) arranged by a university, college, etc. for people who only study part-time 校外的(高等院校为非全日制学生而设的)extramural education/studies/departments 校外教育/学习/课程部   see also extension (7) (formal) happening or existing outside or separate from a place, an organization, etc. (地方、机构等)之外的,外部的,以外的The hospital provides extramural care to patients who do not need to be admitted. 这家医院对无须住院的病人提供院外护理。🔊🔊