earn degree
Complete education qualification
直訳: to gain or deserve a university qualification through effort
Use `earn a degree` to show you worked hard to finish university or college.
15秒でわかる
- Successfully finishing a university or college program through hard work.
- Used for Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate levels of education.
- Emphasizes the effort and merit behind the educational achievement.
意味
This means you have successfully finished all your classes and exams at a university. It is like winning a trophy for your brain after years of hard work.
主な例文
3 / 6Talking about future goals
I hope to earn a degree in computer science by next year.
I hope to complete my computer science qualification by next year.
In a job interview
I earned my degree while working a part-time job.
I completed my qualification while working part-time.
Texting a friend about graduation
I can't believe we finally earned our degrees!
I can't believe we finally finished our university education!
文化的背景
The phrase emphasizes the 'Protestant work ethic' prevalent in many English-speaking countries, where value is placed on individual effort. In the US, earning a degree is often associated with the 'American Dream' of upward mobility. Interestingly, while you 'take' a course, you must 'earn' the degree, reflecting the high cost and effort involved.
The 'Earn' vs 'Get' Secret
Use `earn` when you want to emphasize how hard you worked. Use `get` when you are just stating a fact quickly.
Don't 'Win' Degrees
In some languages, the word for 'win' and 'earn' is the same. In English, never say you 'won' a degree. It sounds like you got it by luck!
15秒でわかる
- Successfully finishing a university or college program through hard work.
- Used for Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate levels of education.
- Emphasizes the effort and merit behind the educational achievement.
What It Means
To earn a degree means you finished a long university program. It is not just about attending classes. It is about the effort you put in. You worked hard and you deserve the final certificate. Think of it as a long-term goal finally reached.
How To Use It
You use this when talking about university or college. You can say I want to earn a degree in biology. You can also talk about the past. She earned her degree in 2020. It sounds more active than just saying I have a degree. It shows you did the work yourself. No one gave it to you for free!
When To Use It
Use this in job interviews to sound professional. Use it when talking to your family about your future. It is perfect for graduation speeches. You can even use it when joking with friends. I earned a degree in making coffee this morning! It works whenever you talk about formal education success.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for short courses. If you did a two-day workshop, you did not earn a degree. You earned a certificate. Also, do not use it for high school. In the US and UK, you graduate from high school. You only earn a degree from a university or college. Don't use it for hobbies like learning to ride a bike.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, a degree is a huge milestone. It is often seen as the 'key' to a better career. People often display their diplomas in their offices. There is a lot of pride in the word earn. It suggests you didn't just buy the paper. You spent late nights studying and drinking way too much caffeine.
Common Variations
You might hear get a degree or obtain a degree. Get is very casual and common. Obtain is very formal and sounds like a legal document. Earn is the perfect middle ground. It sounds respectful and hardworking. You can also specify the type, like earn a Master's degree or earn a Bachelor's.
使い方のコツ
This phrase sits in the 'Goldilocks zone'—it's not too formal and not too casual. It's perfect for almost any situation where you want to sound like a serious, hardworking individual.
The 'Earn' vs 'Get' Secret
Use `earn` when you want to emphasize how hard you worked. Use `get` when you are just stating a fact quickly.
Don't 'Win' Degrees
In some languages, the word for 'win' and 'earn' is the same. In English, never say you 'won' a degree. It sounds like you got it by luck!
Honorary Degrees
Sometimes famous people get 'Honorary Degrees' without studying. We say they were 'awarded' a degree, but they didn't 'earn' it!
例文
6I hope to earn a degree in computer science by next year.
I hope to complete my computer science qualification by next year.
Expressing a future educational goal.
I earned my degree while working a part-time job.
I completed my qualification while working part-time.
Shows multitasking skills and work ethic.
I can't believe we finally earned our degrees!
I can't believe we finally finished our university education!
Shared celebration of a big achievement.
I've spent so much time cleaning, I should earn a degree in housekeeping!
I've cleaned so much I should have a qualification in it!
Using the phrase metaphorically for a laugh.
Our daughter is the first in the family to earn a degree.
Our daughter is the first to finish university in our family.
Conveys a sense of family pride and milestone.
He earned a degree from Harvard University in 2015.
He completed his education at Harvard in 2015.
Standard way to list education on a resume.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct verb to complete the educational achievement.
After four years of intense study, she finally ___ her degree in Law.
In English, you 'earn' a degree through study; you don't 'win' it like a game or 'make' it like an object.
Identify the correct context for using 'earn a degree'.
It takes a lot of dedication to ___ from a top university.
A 'degree' is the qualification you receive upon completion of university studies.
🎉 スコア： /2
ビジュアル学習ツール
Ways to say you finished University
Very casual conversation
I got my degree.
Balanced and respectful
I earned my degree.
Academic or legal tone
I obtained my degree.
Where to use 'Earn a Degree'
Job Resume
Listing your education
Graduation Party
Giving a toast to friends
Family Dinner
Discussing future plans
Social Media
Posting a photo in a gown
よくある質問
10 問No, we usually say graduate from high school or get a high school diploma. Earn a degree is specifically for university levels.
Use a when talking generally, like I want to earn a degree. Use my or the when talking about a specific one you already finished.
Obtain is very formal and often used in official documents. Earn is more common and highlights your personal effort.
Yes! You can earn a certificate for shorter courses or professional training programs.
Not at all. It sounds proud and clear. However, in a very lazy conversation, you might just say I finished school.
Yes, it is excellent for a resume. It shows you are a person who completes what they start.
Use the preposition in. For example: I earned a degree in History or I earned a degree in Engineering.
Absolutely. You can say earn a PhD or earn a doctorate. It is a very common way to describe that achievement.
The opposite would be dropping out of university, which means leaving before you finish.
Yes, it is used in both American and British English. It is a standard collocation worldwide.
関連フレーズ
Graduate from university
Complete a program
Receive a diploma
Academic achievement
Pursue a degree
コメント (0)
ログインしてコメント無料で言語学習を始めよう
無料で始める