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ncaa

UK /ˌen.siː.eɪˈeɪ/US /ˌen.siː.eɪˈeɪ/

词源

缩略自National Collegiate Athletic Association(全美大学体育协会),成立于1906年。

noun

❶ 美国大学体育协会的缩写,负责组织和管理美国大学间的体育赛事,尤其以篮球和橄榄球比赛闻名。

“The NCAA tournament is one of the most watched sporting events in the US.”

(NCAA锦标赛是美国收视率最高的体育赛事之一。)

“He received a scholarship to play basketball in the NCAA.”

(他获得了在NCAA打篮球的奖学金。)

同义词:college sports association, intercollegiate athletics

常见短语

NCAA tournament — 特指NCAA举办的大学篮球锦标赛,俗称'疯狂三月',是美国春季最受关注的体育赛事。

“Our college made it to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament this year.”

(我们学校今年打进了NCAA锦标赛的最后四强。)

NCAA eligibility — 指学生运动员符合参加NCAA比赛资格的要求,包括学业成绩和业余身份等标准。

“The star quarterback lost his NCAA eligibility after accepting improper benefits.”

(这位明星四分卫因接受不当利益而失去了NCAA参赛资格。)