1825, "university," variant of earlier versity (1670s), shortened form of university. Compare varsal (1690s), short for universal; varmint from vermin; and Grose's "Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue" (1788) has vardy as slang for verdict. "Used in English universities, and affected to some extent in American colleges" [Century Dictionary].
双语例句
1. Shaun McCalister also played for the varsity basketball team.
肖恩·麦卡利斯特也为校篮球队效过力。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She's still at varsity.
她还在上大学。
来自《权威词典》
3. She has been in the playoffs every year since she made the varsity.
自从加入校队后，她每年都能参加季后赛。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The school has not given them the same opportunities to participate in varsity sports that men receive.
学校没有给她们与男生同样多的参加大学体育活动的机会。
来自柯林斯例句
5. That's the third time the varsity team appeared on television this season.
