the quality of being extremely good 优秀;杰出;卓越 a reputation for academic excellence 因学术上的杰出成就而获得的声誉 - excellence in something
The hospital is recognized as a centre of excellence in research and teaching. 这所医院已被确认为成就卓著的教学和研究中心。
Extra ExamplesWe demand excellence here at Trinity Hill School. 在三一希尔中学我们要求的是卓越。 The college aims to be a world centre of excellence in the field of marine biology. 这所学院的目标是在海洋生物学方面成为世界上成就卓著的中心。 The mission of the festival is to promote excellence in children's films. 这一庆祝活动的目的就是促进优秀的儿童电影。 This award recognizes excellence in urban design. 这个奖项是对城市设计的杰出成就的认可。 The restaurant's standards of excellence have won it several awards. 这个饭店卓越的水准为其赢得了多个奖项。 The school strives for academic excellence. 这所学校力争在学术方面取得卓越成就。 her relentless pursuit of professional excellence 她对职业成就的不懈追求 This book shows the degree of artistic excellence the community has now achieved. 本书展示了这个社团如今已取得的艺术成就的水平。
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Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin excellentia, from the verb excellere ‘surpass’, from ex- ‘out, beyond’ + celsus ‘lofty’.