B2 verb 중립

assignment

/əˈsaɪnmənt/

A specific task or piece of work assigned to a person as part of a job or course of study. It refers to the act of distributing duties or the work itself that must be completed by a deadline.

예시

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1

I need to finish my history assignment before the weekend starts.

I have to complete my history schoolwork before Saturday.

2

The employee accepted the overseas assignment with great enthusiasm.

The worker was happy to take on the task of working in another country.

3

Did you get that assignment done for Smith's class yet?

Have you finished the homework for Mr. Smith's lesson?

어휘 가족

명사
assignment
Verb
assign
형용사
assignable
관련
assignee
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Assign' + 'Me' + 'Net'. The teacher is throwing a 'net' of tasks over 'me' by 'assigning' them.

빠른 퀴즈

The professor extended the deadline because the ___ was more difficult than expected.

정답!

정답은: assignment

예시

1

I need to finish my history assignment before the weekend starts.

everyday

I have to complete my history schoolwork before Saturday.

2

The employee accepted the overseas assignment with great enthusiasm.

formal

The worker was happy to take on the task of working in another country.

3

Did you get that assignment done for Smith's class yet?

informal

Have you finished the homework for Mr. Smith's lesson?

4

The final grade is determined by a combination of exam results and a written assignment.

academic

The total score depends on tests and a long piece of writing.

5

Our team was given the assignment of restructuring the regional marketing strategy.

business

The group was told to change how we do marketing in this area.

어휘 가족

명사
assignment
Verb
assign
형용사
assignable
관련
assignee

자주 쓰는 조합

complete an assignment to finish a given task
submit an assignment to hand in a piece of work
challenging assignment a difficult piece of work
overseas assignment a job task located in a foreign country
written assignment a task involving writing an essay or report

자주 쓰는 구문

on assignment

working on a specific task away from one's usual office

reading assignment

a specific portion of text a student is required to read

sign an assignment

to legally transfer a right or property to another person

자주 혼동되는 단어

assignment vs assessment

An assignment is the task you perform, while an assessment is the evaluation or grade given to that work.

assignment vs assortment

An assortment is a collection of different things; an assignment is a single duty or piece of work.

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사용 참고사항

In academic settings, assignment is often synonymous with 'homework' or 'essay'. In a business context, it typically refers to a project or a temporary role in a different department or location.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the verb 'make' with assignment; however, the correct collocations are 'do', 'complete', or 'carry out' an assignment.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Assign' + 'Me' + 'Net'. The teacher is throwing a 'net' of tasks over 'me' by 'assigning' them.

📖

어원

From the Old French word 'assignement', derived from 'assigner' meaning 'to appoint or designate'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural form: assignments Often followed by the preposition 'on' (e.g., an assignment on climate change)
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문화적 맥락

In many Western education systems, 'assignments' are the primary way students are graded throughout the semester, emphasizing consistent work over a single final exam.

빠른 퀴즈

The professor extended the deadline because the ___ was more difficult than expected.

정답!

정답은: assignment

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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