ca‧reer 1 S2 W2 / kərɪə $ -rɪr / 名词 [可数名词]
1 a job or profession that you have been trained for, and which you do for a long period of your life
career in
a career in journalism
a teaching career
He realized that his acting career was over.
career development/advancement/progression etc
Career prospects within the company are excellent.
a physiotherapist who wanted to make a dramatic career change by becoming an author
Nurses want an improved career structure (= better opportunities to move upwards in their jobs ) .
2 career soldier/teacher etc someone who intends to be a soldier, teacher etc for most of their life, not just for a particular period of time :
a career diplomat
3 the period of time in your life that you spend doing a particular activity :
She had not had a very impressive school career up till then.
My career as an English teacher didn’t last long.
Beating the defending champion has to be the highlight of my career.
COLLOCATIONS
形容词
a successful career David had had a successful career in banking.
a distinguished/brilliant career (= very successful ) She retired last year after a distinguished career as a barrister.
a glittering career (= very successful, especially in sport or acting ) Winning the gold medal was the highlight of her glittering career.
a promising career (= likely to be successful ) She gave up a promising career in advertising in order to look after her children.
a political/medical/military etc career The scandal ruined his political career.
a teaching/acting/sporting career Her acting career lasted for more than 50 years.
a professional career You have to be outstanding to have a professional career in music.
sb’s chosen career His parents encouraged him in his chosen career as a scientist.
动词
have a career All my sons had careers in education.
make a career It isn’t easy to make a career in journalism.
pursue a career (= try to make a successful career ) She left teaching to pursue a career as a psychologist.
begin/start out on/start a career Jacobson started his banking career in 1990.
launch/embark on a career (= start one ) Rita went to New York where she launched her dancing career.
build a career (= make it develop ) She built her literary career by writing about crime.
change career People may change careers as many as seven times in their lives.
revive/resurrect your career (= make it successful again ) The singer is seeking to revive his pop career.
sb’s career takes off (= starts to be successful ) His career took off and he started making a lot of money.
career + NOUN
career development/advancement/progression A good job offers a programme of training and career development.
career opportunities Students often know little about the career opportunities available to them.
career prospects (= opportunities to get a good job or a better position ) Good computer skills will improve your career prospects.
a career path (= a way of making a career ) There’s no fixed career path for becoming an actor.
a career structure (= a system for making progress in a career ) Teaching offers a clear career structure.
the career ladder (= the way to higher positions in a career ) Having children can disturb your progress up the career ladder.
a career change/move After ten years in the job, I realized that I needed to make a career change.
a career woman (= one whose job is very important to her ) Career women tend to marry later.
careers advice/guidance Most universities offer professional careers advice.
a careers officer (= someone who gives careers advice ) If you’re not sure what to do, why don’t you talk to a careers officer?
短语
a career in journalism/politics/teaching etc At the age of 15, he knew he wanted a career in politics.
THESAURUS
job 名词 [可数名词] the regular paid work that you do for an employer : a full-time job | John got a job in a car factory.
work 名词 [不可数名词] activities that you are paid for doing – used either when you work for an employer or when you work in your own business : I started work when I was 18. | He graduated from college last year and is still looking for work.
profession 名词 [可数名词] a job for which you need special education and training : There are now a lot more women in the legal profession . | Many teachers are leaving the profession.
occupation 名词 [可数名词] formal a job, or a type of job – often used on official documents : Please give your name, age, and occupation. | a traditionally male occupation
career 名词 [可数名词] the work you do or plan to do for most of your life : I’m interested in a career in journalism.
position 名词 [可数名词] formal a particular job within an organization : I am writing to apply for the position of technical assistant. | We regret that the position has already been filled. | Please state the position which you are applying for.
post 名词 [可数名词] formal a job, especially an important one in a large organization : She has held the post of managing director for two years. | He applied for the post of Senior Manager.
vacancy/opening 名词 [可数名词] a job that is available for someone to do : The hospital has been unable to fill the vacancy . | There are very few openings in scientific research.
appointment 名词 [可数名词] an important job which someone is asked to do : He took an appointment as US trade ambassador in Geneva.
posting 名词 [可数名词] a situation in which someone is sent somewhere to do a job for a period of time by the organization they work for : This was his first posting outside the UK. | an overseas posting | His next posting took him to the Ministry of Defence.
trade 名词 [可数名词] a job that involves using your hands, and for which you need special training : Most of the men had worked in skilled trades such as carpentry and printing.
employment 名词 [不可数名词] the fact of having a job : The factory will provide employment for local people. | She was offered employment in the sales office.