tuition
Tuition is the act of teaching or providing instruction, especially to individuals or small groups. In many contexts, it specifically refers to the sum of money charged for instruction at a school, college, or university.
例文
3 / 5I need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.
I need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.
The board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.
The board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.
Getting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.
Getting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Associate the word with 'Tutor'. Tuition is what a Tutor provides and what you pay for their time.
クイックテスト
Many students rely on scholarships to cover the rising cost of university _______.
正解!
正解は: tuition
例文
I need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.
everydayI need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.
The board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.
formalThe board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.
Getting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.
informalGetting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.
The study concludes that intensive small-group tuition is more effective than traditional lecturing for remedial students.
academicThe study concludes that intensive small-group tuition is more effective than traditional lecturing for remedial students.
The company offers a generous tuition assistance program for employees seeking an MBA.
businessThe company offers a generous tuition assistance program for employees seeking an MBA.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
one-to-one tuition
personalized instruction between one teacher and one student
tuition reimbursement
repayment of educational costs by an employer
in-state tuition
lower fees for residents of a specific region or state
よく混同される語
Intuition is the ability to understand something instinctively without conscious reasoning, while tuition is formal instruction or the fee for it.
使い方のコツ
In British English, 'tuition' frequently refers to the act of teaching itself. In American English, 'tuition' almost exclusively refers to the fees paid for education, with 'tutoring' used for the act of instruction.
よくある間違い
Learners often treat 'tuition' as a countable noun (e.g., 'many tuitions'), but it is typically uncountable when referring to the process of instruction.
覚え方のコツ
Associate the word with 'Tutor'. Tuition is what a Tutor provides and what you pay for their time.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'tuitio', meaning 'guarding, protection, or looking after,' reflecting the teacher's role in watching over a student's progress.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many countries like the US and UK, the rising cost of university tuition is a major political and economic issue for young adults.
クイックテスト
Many students rely on scholarships to cover the rising cost of university _______.
正解!
正解は: tuition
関連語彙
Enrollment refers to the official process of registering or...
lectureRelating to or used in a formal talk given to an audience fo...
academicRelating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connecte...
curriculumA curriculum refers to the total set of courses, subjects, a...
scholarshipA financial award granted to a student by an organization or...
seminarA seminar is a small group meeting or class held for the pur...
関連単語
overall
B2Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.
overlap
B2To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.
overseas
B2Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.
panel
B2A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.
parameter
B2A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.
passive
B2Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.
persist
B2To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.
philosophy
B2Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.
portion
B2A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.
pose
B2To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.
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