
occupation
/ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ · /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #2507 in the learning path
职业;工作
Definitions
n. the type of work someone does to earn money
职业;工作
n. control of a place by a foreign army
军事占领
n. the act of living in or using a building
居住;使用
Example
Her occupation involves repairing bicycles in a small workshop.
她的工作是在一家小修理铺里修自行车。
A person's occupation can influence their income, social connections, and opportunities for further education.
一个人的职业会影响其收入、社会关系以及继续深造的机会。
Collocations
- current occupation
- military occupation
- under occupation
- ready for occupation
Word family
- occupy (v.)
- occupational (adj.)
- occupant (n.)
- occupied (adj.)
Usage tip
表示职业时较正式,常见于表格;不要与职位混同。
FAQ
- What does occupation mean?
- the type of work someone does to earn money control of a place by a foreign army the act of living in or using a building
- How is occupation pronounced?
- UK /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/, US /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.