varsity
noun /ˈvɑːsəti/
/ˈvɑːrsəti/
[countable, uncountable] (plural varsities)
- (North American English) the main team that represents a college or high school, especially in sports competitions
(尤指体育比赛中大中学校的)代表队,校队 - He made varsity as a wide receiver.
他成为了大学代表队的广泛接受者。
- He made varsity as a wide receiver.
- (British English, old use or Indian English or South African English) university
大学 - She's still at varsity.
她还在上大学。
- She's still at varsity.
词源mid 17th cent.: shortening of university, reflecting an archaic pronunciation.