| 释义 |
engagement
—engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/
Ⅰ noun [C or U] SPECIALIZED (FIGHTING) ► F0 the act of beginning to fight someone, or a period of time in a warThesaurus+: ↑FightingThesaurus+: ↑Attacking and invading
Ⅱ noun [C] (MARRIAGE) ► F0 an agreement to marry someone: » They announced their engagement at the party on Saturday.» an engagement partyThesaurus+: ↑Marriage, cohabitation and other relationships
Ⅲ noun [C] FORMAL (ARRANGEMENT) ► F0 an arrangement to meet someone or do something at a particular time: » a dinner engagement» I'm afraid I have a previous/prior engagement (= another arrangement already made).Thesaurus+: ↑Meeting people , ↑Official meetings |