area studies
US /ˈer.i.ə ˌstʌd.iz/
UK /ˈer.i.ə ˌstʌd.iz/
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区域研究, 地区研究
an interdisciplinary field of research and scholarship pertaining to particular geographical, national, or cultural regions
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She specialized in East Asian area studies during her PhD.
她在攻读博士学位期间主修东亚区域研究。
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Many universities offer programs in area studies.
许多大学提供区域研究课程。