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单词 destination
释义

destination

noun

des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce destination (audio)
1
: the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined
2
: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or predetermining
3
: a place to which one is journeying or to which something is sent
when the package has reached its destination
kept their destination secret
4
: a place worthy of travel or an extended visit
a popular tourist destination
often used attributively
a destination restauranta destination resort

Example Sentences

After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward our destination. The package reached its destination two days later. He enjoys traveling to remote and exotic destinations. We traveled through three states before reaching our final destination.
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Word History

Etymology

see destine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

destination

noun

des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce destination (audio)
: a place to which a person is going or something is sent

destination

noun

as in job
a duty that is given to a person; a post to which someone is appointed A destination as department chair was her reward for years of dedicated service.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • job
  • position
  • choice
  • choosing
  • selection
  • place
  • picking
  • nomination
  • designation
  • election
  • assignment
  • commission
  • spot
  • station
  • situation
  • office
  • gig
  • placement
  • investment
  • ranking
  • delegation
  • singling (out)
  • billet
  • authorization
  • emplacement
  • installation
  • installment
  • deputation
  • appointment
  • ordination
  • induction
  • anointing
  • instalment
  • investiture
  • anointment
  • instating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rejection
  • removal
  • ejection
  • deposition
  • expulsion
  • overthrow
  • dismissal
  • eviction
  • discharge
  • firing
  • ouster
  • blackball
  • dethronement
  • dismission
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