Definitions
v. to officially choose someone for a job or responsibility
任命；委派
v. to officially decide a time or place for something
指定；约定
Example
The club appointed my sister as its new captain.
俱乐部任命我姐姐为新队长。
Schools should appoint qualified counsellors to help students manage stress and make informed career choices.
学校应聘任合格的辅导员，帮助学生应对压力并作出明智的职业选择。
Collocations
- appoint someone as
- appoint a committee
- at the appointed time
Word family
- appointment (n.)
- appointee (n.)
- appointed (adj.)
Usage tip
任命某人可用appoint sb as或appoint sb to职位。
FAQ
- What does appoint mean?
- to officially choose someone for a job or responsibility to officially decide a time or place for something
- How is appoint pronounced?
- UK /əˈpɔɪnt/, US /əˈpɔɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
