Vocab List 词汇表
Extracurricular
课外活动
Any organized activity outside of regular classes — sports, clubs, arts, student government — the operating system of American adolescent social life
Tryout
选拔赛
A competitive audition to join a sports team or performance group — coaches evaluate your skills over several days and decide who makes the team
Varsity
校队
The top-level team that represents the school in official competitions — the most skilled players, often upperclassmen, who travel to away games and compete in tournaments
JV (Junior Varsity)
预备队
The second-level team for younger or developing players working toward varsity — a development track, not a consolation prize
Club fair
社团招新会
An event in the first week of school where all clubs set up booths to recruit new members — the single most important event for exchange students in September
Lettering
获得校徽
Earning a varsity letter — a cloth patch with the school's initial — by meeting performance standards; worn on a letterman jacket as a mark of athletic achievement
Advisor
指导老师
The faculty member who supervises and mentors a club — the person who signs membership forms, oversees meetings, and vouches for the club to the administration
Volunteer hours
志愿服务时数
Tracked community service time, often required for graduation or NHS membership — logged through approved organizations and verified by the school
Pep rally
动员大会
A school-wide assembly to build excitement before a big game — cheerleaders, band, team introductions, and controlled chaos in the gymnasium
Commitment
承诺
The expectation that you will attend regularly, work hard, and take the activity seriously — showing up halfway is noticed and remembered by coaches and advisors