1824, from Modern Latin transferred use of classical Latin curriculum "a running, course, career" (also "a fast chariot, racing car"), from currere (see current (adj.)). Used in English as a Latin word since 1630s at Scottish universities.
权威例句
1. The national curriculum must be a guide, not a straitjacket.
国家课程设置必须是指导性的,而不是约束性的。
2. All the schools have music and dancing as part of the curriculum.
所有学校都设有音乐和舞蹈课。
3. The staff should work together to revise the school curriculum.
全体教职工应当齐心协力修订学校课程。
4. Russian is the one compulsory foreign language on the school curriculum.