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单词 career
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noun | verb
careercareer1 /kəˈrɪr/ ●●● S3 W1 noun [countable] Etymology
ETYMOLOGYcareer1
Origin: 1500-1600 French carrière, from Old Provençal carriera street, from Latin carrus
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbs
 Both my parents had careers in education.
(also pursue a career formal) It isn’t easy to make a career in journalism. She left teaching to pursue a career as a psychologist.
(also embark on a career formal) Jacobs embarked on his banking career in 1990.
 Rita went to New York, where she launched her dancing career.
(=make it develop) Despite difficult beginnings, she built a successful career.
 People may change careers as many as seven times in their lives.
 The scandal ended his career in politics.
(=end it earlier than it would usually end) His football career was cut short by injuries.
 Alcohol and drugs almost ruined his career.
(=make it successful again) The singer is seeking to revive his pop career.
(=starts to be successful) His career took off and he started making a lot of money.
(=covers a period of time or set of achievements) His career spans 86 films and 55 years.
 After his football career ended, he became a sports announcer.
adjectives/nouns + career
 He has received dozens of awards in the course of his long career.
 Sheldon’s brief career as police chief ended when he was shot.
 The scandal ruined his political career.
 Her acting career lasted for more than 50 years.
 He became a professional baseball player after a successful high school career.
 He scored over 100 goals during his professional career.
 David had a successful career in banking.
(=likely to be successful) She gave up a promising career in advertising in order to bring up her children.
(=very successful) She retired last year after a distinguished career as a lawyer. Winning the gold medal was the highlight of her glittering career.
(=one that brings you satisfaction) Teaching can be a very rewarding career.
(=becoming less successful) The show revived her flagging career.
 His parents encouraged him in his chosen career as a scientist.
(=one including many types of work) My father had an interesting and varied career.
career + nouns
 Most universities offer professional career advice.
 My parents have not always approved of my career choices.
 Students often know little about the career opportunities available to them. Good computer skills will improve your career prospects.
(=the way to higher positions in a career) Having children can disturb your progress up the career ladder.
(=a way of making a career) There’s no fixed career path for actors.
 After ten years in the job, I wanted a career change.
 A good job offers a program of training and career development.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSwork
the regular paid work that you do for an employer:  Pat took a job in Albany (=accepted a job). More than 40 workers lost their jobs.
something you do to earn money. Work is a more general word for the job you do or the jobs you have done in the past:  I started work when I was 18. I usually leave the house for work about 7:30.
formal a job in a particular organization:  How long have you been in your current position?
the situation of having a paid job. Used especially in official documents and news reports:  He’s been looking for employment for six months.
the type of work that someone does. Used especially on official forms:  Please give your name, age, and occupation.
the work you do for most of your life, or the time you spend working in your life:  I’m interested in a career in journalism. She’s had ten different jobs during her long career.
a job for which you need special education and training:  Jobs in the legal profession usually pay well.
a skilled job in which you use your hands to make or fix things:  Most of the men worked in trades such as carpentry and printing.
the work that you do in order to earn enough money to live:  Most people here depend on tourism for their livelihood.
a job that you do because you have a strong feeling you want to do it, especially a job that helps other people:  Nursing was both my job and my vocation.
1a job or series of related jobs that you have been trained for and intend to do for a long period of your life:  Teaching can be a very rewarding career.career as I’m interested in a career as a doctor.career in Sandra plans to pursue a career in advertising. After 15 years in marketing, I’m ready for a career change (=I want to start a different job).► see thesaurus at job2the period of time in your life that you spend working or doing a particular activity:  Robert spent most of his long career as a lawyer. Leslie was a straight A student throughout her college career. The illness ended her singing career. At the height of his career, he was earning close to $1 million a year (=at the most successful point in his career).3a career soldier/teacher/diplomat etc. someone who intends to be a soldier, teacher, etc. for his or her whole working life4make a career of doing something to do something again and again for a long time so that you become well-known for doing this:  He made a career out of saying “no” to anyone who came to his organization for funding. [Origin: 1500–1600 French carrière, from Old Provençal carriera street, from Latin carrus]COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbshave a career Both my parents had careers in education.make/follow a career (also pursue a career formal) It isn’t easy to make a career in journalism. She left teaching to pursue a career as a psychologist.begin/start a career (also embark on a career formal) Jacobs embarked on his banking career in 1990.launch your/somebody’s career Rita went to New York, where she launched her dancing career.build/forge a career (=make it develop) Despite difficult beginnings, she built a successful career.change career People may change careers as many as seven times in their lives.end your/somebody’s career The scandal ended his career in politics.cut short somebody’s career (=end it earlier than it would usually end) His football career was cut short by injuries.ruin somebody’s career Alcohol and drugs almost ruined his career.revive/resurrect your career (=make it successful again) The singer is seeking to revive his pop career.somebody’s career takes off (=starts to be successful) His career took off and he started making a lot of money.somebody’s career spans something (=covers a period of time or set of achievements) His career spans 86 films and 55 years.somebody’s career ends/comes to an end After his football career ended, he became a sports announcer.adjectives/nouns + careera long career He has received dozens of awards in the course of his long career.a short/brief career Sheldon’s brief career as police chief ended when he was shot.a political/military/academic etc. career The scandal ruined his political career.a teaching/acting/coaching etc. career Her acting career lasted for more than 50 years.a school/college/collegiate etc. career He became a professional baseball player after a successful high school career.a professional career He scored over 100 goals during his professional career.a successful career David had a successful career in banking.a promising career (=likely to be successful) She gave up a promising career in advertising in order to bring up her children.a distinguished/brilliant/illustrious/glittering career (=very successful) She retired last year after a distinguished career as a lawyer. Winning the gold medal was the highlight of her glittering career.a rewarding/fulfilling career (=one that brings you satisfaction) Teaching can be a very rewarding career.a flagging career (=becoming less successful) The show revived her flagging career.somebody’s chosen career His parents encouraged him in his chosen career as a scientist.a varied career (=one including many types of work) My father had an interesting and varied career.career + nounscareer advice/guidance Most universities offer professional career advice.a career choice My parents have not always approved of my career choices.career opportunities/prospects Students often know little about the career opportunities available to them. Good computer skills will improve your career prospects.the career ladder (=the way to higher positions in a career) Having children can disturb your progress up the career ladder.a career path (=a way of making a career) There’s no fixed career path for actors.a career change/move After ten years in the job, I wanted a career change.career development/advancement/progression A good job offers a program of training and career development.
noun | verb
careercareer2 verb [intransitive always + adv./prep.] literary Verb Table
VERB TABLE
career
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theycareer
he, she, itcareers
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theycareered
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave careered
he, she, ithas careered
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad careered
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill career
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have careered
Continuous Form
PresentIam careering
he, she, itis careering
you, we, theyare careering
PastI, he, she, itwas careering
you, we, theywere careering
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been careering
he, she, ithas been careering
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been careering
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be careering
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been careering
 to move forward very fast and often without control SYN careen
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