assignment
/əˈsaɪnmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #3210 in the learning path
作业；任务
Definitions
n. A piece of work someone is required to complete.
作业；任务
n. The act of giving someone a task, role, or place.
分配；指派
Example
I finished my science assignment before dinner last night.
昨晚我在晚饭前完成了科学作业。
A group assignment can help students develop communication skills and learn to share responsibility.
小组作业可以帮助学生培养沟通能力，并学会共同承担责任。
Collocations
- complete an assignment
- submit an assignment
- on assignment
- assignment of duties
Word family
- assign (v.)
- assigned (adj.)
Synonyms
- task
Usage tip
指具体作业时可数；homework通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does assignment mean?
- A piece of work someone is required to complete. The act of giving someone a task, role, or place.
- How is assignment pronounced?
- UK /əˈsaɪnmənt/, US /əˈsaɪnmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
