college

英 /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ 　美 /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

n. 学院；高等专科学校An institution offering education beyond school, including practical or academic courses.
n. 大学的学院A constituent institution or division within a university.

My cousin is studying nursing at a local college.

我表姐正在当地一所学院学习护理。

Making college education more affordable could improve social mobility and provide employers with a more skilled workforce.

降低高等教育费用可以促进社会流动，并为雇主提供技能更强的劳动力。

搭配

go to college 上大学或学院college student 大学生；学院学生college education 大学教育community college 社区学院

美式常泛指大学；英式多指学院或继续教育院校。

collegiate (adj.)