commission
/kəˈmɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #5285 in the learning path
委员会
Definitions
n. An official group appointed to investigate or manage something
委员会
n. Payment based on the value of sales or services
佣金；提成
v. To formally ask someone to produce work for payment
委托制作；委托开展
Example
The gallery commissioned a local artist to paint our harbour.
美术馆委托一位本地画家描绘我们的港口。
An independent commission should investigate housing conditions before the government introduces new safety regulations for rental properties.
在政府出台新的出租房安全法规前，独立委员会应调查住房状况。
Collocations
- an independent commission
- earn commission
- commission a report
- commission a painting
Word family
- commissioner (n.)
Usage tip
作委员会是可数名词；作佣金常用不可数形式。
FAQ
- What does commission mean?
- An official group appointed to investigate or manage something Payment based on the value of sales or services To formally ask someone to produce work for payment
- How is commission pronounced?
- UK /kəˈmɪʃən/, US /kəˈmɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
