polytechnic
noun [ C ] uk/ˌpɒl.ɪˈtek.nɪk/ us/ˌpɑː.lɪˈtek.nɪk/ (informal poly)
（尤指1992年前英国的）工艺专科学院
(especially in Britain before 1992) a college where students study for degrees, especially in technical subjects, or train for particular types of work
a polytechnic student/course 工艺专科学生／课程
I considered applying to university, but I eventually decided to go to the local poly. 我考虑过申请上大学，但最终决定上本地的工艺专科学院。
Compare: university