resignation
/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6711 in the learning path
辞职；辞职信
Definitions
n. The act or written notice of leaving a job voluntarily.
辞职；辞职信
n. Calm acceptance of something unpleasant that seems impossible to change.
无奈的接受；听任
Example
She handed in her resignation after finding another job.
她找到另一份工作后提交了辞职信。
The resignation of experienced nurses can place additional pressure on hospitals already struggling with staff shortages.
经验丰富的护士辞职，会给本已面临人员短缺的医院带来额外压力。
Collocations
- hand in your resignation
- a letter of resignation
- accept a resignation
- with resignation
Word family
- resign (v.)
- resigned (adj.)
- resignedly (adv.)
Usage tip
辞职用resignation；另一义是无奈接受，不是反抗。
FAQ
- What does resignation mean?
- The act or written notice of leaving a job voluntarily. Calm acceptance of something unpleasant that seems impossible to change.
- How is resignation pronounced?
- UK /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/, US /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
