grade point average
noun /ˈɡreɪd pɔɪnt ævərɪdʒ/
/ˈɡreɪd pɔɪnt ævərɪdʒ/
[usually singular] (abbreviation GPA)
- the average of a student’s grades over a period of time in the US education system
（美国教育体制中学生在某一时期内各科成绩的）平均积分点，平均成绩点数 - The law school required a minimum grade point average of 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale).
法学院要求最低平均分为2.6(4.0分)。 - You've maintained a 3.9 grade point average.
你保持了 3.9 的平均学分绩点。
CultureThe highest grade, A, receives 4 points, B is 3, C is 2, D is 1 and F is 0. Points received during an academic period of weeks or months are added together and the average calculated. A high GPA helps a high school student to get into a good college or university. High points received at a college or university can result in a student being named on the dean’s list and other honours. Students with low GPAs can be dismissed.Topics Educationc2 - The law school required a minimum grade point average of 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale).