(Brit. dated or S. African)university (英,旧或南非)大学 he had his hair cut as soon as he got back from varsity. 他从大学一回来就剪了头发。 ■[as modifier](Brit.)(especially of a sporting event or team) of or relating to a university, especially Oxford or Cambridge (英)有关大学的(尤指牛津或剑桥)体育竞赛,体育运动队 a varsity match. 大学体育比赛。 ■(chiefly N. Amer.)a sports team representing a university or college (主北美)(大学,学院)体育代表队,校队
语源
mid 17th cent.: shortening of university, reflecting an archaic pronunciation