grade on a curve

短语

曲线评分

词形变化

graded on a curve grades on a curve 三单 grades on a curve grading on a curve grading on a curve 现在分词 graded on a curve 过去式 graded on a curve 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To use a grading system based on the scale of performance of a group to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject; to curve a grade.

    曲线评分

    拉curve

    He asked the teacher to grade (the test) on a curve.

  2. 2.

    To compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale, based on performance relative to other members.

    相对评比

    引申义

词源

Referring to the bell curve of a normal distribution.

来源：wiktionary