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preschool

UK //ˈpriː.skuːl//US //ˈpriː.skuːl//

词源

由前缀 pre-(在...之前)和 school(学校)组成,最早记录于1920年代,指正式教育前的早期学习阶段。

noun

❶ 指为3至5岁儿童提供的早期教育机构,通常在正式小学教育之前,注重游戏和社交能力的培养。

“My daughter started preschool last month and she loves it.”

(我女儿上个月开始上幼儿园,她非常喜欢。)

“The preschool organizes outdoor activities every Friday.”

(这所幼儿园每周五都会组织户外活动。)

同义词:kindergarten, nursery school, early childhood education

adjective

❶ 描述与幼儿园阶段相关的事物,特指正式入学前的教育阶段或适龄儿童。

“Preschool children often take afternoon naps.”

(幼儿园阶段的儿童通常需要午睡。)

“This TV show is designed for preschool audiences.”

(这个电视节目是为学龄前观众设计的。)

同义词:pre-kindergarten, pre-K, early childhood

常见短语

preschool teacher — 指在幼儿园工作的教育工作者,负责照顾和启蒙3-5岁儿童。

“The preschool teacher uses songs to teach basic counting.”

(幼儿园老师用歌曲来教授基础数数。)

preschool age — 特指儿童3-5岁适合接受学前教育的年龄段。

“Children of preschool age learn best through play.”

(学龄前儿童通过游戏学习效果最好。)