pupil
/ˈpju:pl; `pjupl/ n
(a) person, esp a child, who is taught in school or privately 学生; （尤指）小学生
There are 30 pupils in the class. 这个班有30名学生.
She takes private pupils as well as teaching in school. 她除在学校任教外, 也私自教授学生.
(b) person who is taught by an expert; follower 弟子; 门生; 追随者
The painting is the work of a pupil of Rembrandt. 这幅画是伦勃朗的一位弟子的作品.
The tenor was a pupil of Caruso. 这位男高音歌手师承卡鲁索.
pupil / ˈpju:pl; `pjupl/ n circular opening in the centre of the iris of the eye that regulates the amount of light passing to the retina by becoming larger or smaller 瞳孔. =>illus at eye 见eye插图.