vocational
/vəʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ · /voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #3969 in the learning path
职业技能的；职业的
Definitions
adj. Relating to practical skills and training for a particular job
职业技能的；职业的
Example
My cousin chose a vocational course in plumbing.
我表亲选了一门管道安装维修职业课程。
Expanding vocational education can help young people develop practical skills that match the needs of local employers.
扩大职业教育能帮助年轻人掌握符合当地雇主需求的实用技能。
Collocations
- vocational training
- vocational education
- vocational qualifications
- vocational course
Word family
- vocation (n.)
- vocationally (adv.)
Usage tip
常修饰education、training，强调具体职业技能。
FAQ
- What does vocational mean?
- Relating to practical skills and training for a particular job
- How is vocational pronounced?
- UK /vəʊˈkeɪʃənəl/, US /voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
