degree /diˈɡri:/ n.［c］1.程度：The students have different degrees of ability. 学生的能力程度不相同。by degrees逐渐地：Rivalries and prejudice were by degrees fading out.敌对和偏见逐渐淡去。to a degree/to some degree一定程度上；达到某种程度：To a degree, it is possible to educate oneself.从一定程度上说，可以自学。Criticism is not lost on you to some degree. 在某种程度上，批评对你起了作用。To what degree has the work proceeded? 那工作进行到什么程度? 2.度数：Water boils at 100℃ (100 degrees centigrade). 水在100摄氏度时沸腾。3.地位，学位：take/get a doctor’s degree 取得博士学位