Definitions
v. To give someone a task, role, or resource
分配；指派
v. To give something a particular value or category
赋予；确定归属
Example
The coach assigned each player a partner for practice.
教练给每位队员安排了一名训练搭档。
Teachers should assign tasks that match students' abilities while encouraging them to develop new skills.
教师应布置符合学生能力的任务，同时鼓励他们培养新技能。
Collocations
- assign a task
- assign responsibility
- assign someone to a team
- assign a value
Word family
- assignment (n.)
Synonyms
- allocate
- allot
Usage tip
常用assign sth to sb，也可用assign sb sth。
FAQ
- What does assign mean?
- To give someone a task, role, or resource To give something a particular value or category
- How is assign pronounced?
- UK /əˈsaɪn/, US /əˈsaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
