major

B1 · Intermediate Music

adj. describing a scale or key that often sounds bright or happy.

adj. relating to a scale with a semitone between the third and fourth degrees, typically associated with a bright or cheerful tonality.

日本語:長※

“The song is written in C major, which gives it a very joyful feeling.”

“The symphony transitions from a somber C minor opening to a triumphant finale in the parallel major key.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Education American English

n. the main subject that a student studies at a college or university.

n. the principal field of study in which a student chooses to specialise for an undergraduate degree.

日本語:専門※

“She decided to change her major from history to biology in her second year.”

“After completing his core requirements, he declared a major in international relations with a minor in economics.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Military

n. an officer in the army or air force who is above a captain.

n. a commissioned officer rank in many armies, positioned above captain and below lieutenant colonel.

“The major ordered the soldiers to prepare for the morning exercise.”

“Having served with distinction in the field, she was promoted to the rank of major and assigned to headquarters.”

B1 · Intermediate Education American English

v. to study one particular subject as your main focus at university.

v. to pursue a specific academic field as one's primary area of specialisation.

“If you want to work in a bank, you should major in finance or business.”

“She intends to major in computer science while maintaining a heavy course load in mathematics and logic.”