| 单词 | meeting |
| 释义 | meetingmeeting /ˈmit̮ɪŋ/ ●●● S1 W2 noun [countable] 1an organized event at which people gather to talk and decide things: Over a hundred people attended the meeting. She’s in a meeting right now.meeting with I have a meeting with my boss at 3 o’clock.meeting of This weekend, the museum is holding a meeting of art historians.meeting between A meeting between leaders of the two nations took place at the White House.meeting about/on There was a public meeting about the future of the school.THESAURUSconference – a large meeting that lasts for several days, where people listen to talks about a subject and discuss it: My colleagues and I are going to a conference on Travel and Tourism next week.convention – a large meeting of people who belong to the same organization, do the same work, or are interested in the same thing: They met at a global convention of textile manufacturers.assembly – a meeting of all the students and teachers at a school: The candidates for student body president gave speeches during assembly.gathering – an informal meeting, especially of family or friends: We usually have a big family gathering at my grandparents’ house at Thanksgiving.summit – an important meeting between leaders of different countries to discuss something: World leaders are getting ready for a summit on global economic problems.interview – a formal meeting at which someone is asked questions to find out if he or she is suitable for something such as a job or studying at a university, college, etc.: There were several very hard questions in the interview.appointment – an arrangement to meet someone such as a doctor, a lawyer, or a business person at a particular time and place: I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Hanson on Tuesday. I have an appointment with the manager.consultation formal – a meeting with someone such as a doctor, lawyer, etc. so that that you can get advice or information: The professors have office hours for consultations with students.date – an arrangement to meet someone, especially your boyfriend or girlfriend, to see a movie, go to a restaurant, etc.: Bill asked me out on a date – we’re going to see the fireworks.2[usually singular] an occasion when two or more people meet each other by chance or because they have arranged to do this: I fell in love with her at our first meeting.3a game that is part of a larger competition in a particular sport: San Diego won their first meeting this season, 21–13.4the meeting formal all the people who attend an organized meeting: I would like to put a few ideas before the meeting.5meeting of (the) minds a situation in which two people agree with each other: There is still no meeting of the minds between Congress and the White House.6an event at which a group of Quakers (=a Christian religious group) worship togetherCOLLOCATIONSverbshave a meeting I had a long meeting with my manager.hold a meeting formal (=have a meeting at a particular place or time) The meetings are usually held on a Friday. go to a meeting (also attend a meeting formal) All staff members are expected to attend the meeting.arrange/schedule a meeting (also set up a meeting) The meeting has been set up for Thursday.call a meeting (also convene a meeting formal) (=arrange a meeting) The board has the power to convene a general meeting if necessary.chair a meeting (also preside over a meeting formal) (=lead it) The meeting was chaired by Dr. Jones.host a meeting (=provide the place and everything needed for a meeting) King Abdullah will host a meeting between the two leaders.open a meeting (=begin it) She opened the meeting by welcoming everyone.close a meeting (=end it) Before I close the meeting, does anyone have any further questions?address a meeting (=speak to the people at a meeting) A member of a local environmental group addressed the meeting.adjourn a meeting (=make it stop for a period of time) This meeting is adjourned until tomorrow.a meeting takes place (=it happens) The meeting took place on September 26th.a meeting begins/starts As soon as the meeting began, differences between the leaders began to emerge.a meeting ends The meeting ended with no agreement.adjectives/nouns + meetinga committee/staff/council etc. meeting A staff meeting will be held at 3 p.m.an annual meeting (=an important meeting held once a year) The annual meeting of the American Medical Association usually takes place in June.a monthly/weekly meeting I have a weekly meeting with my supervisor.an informal meeting The leaders met for an informal meeting before the talks began.a public/open meeting (=that anyone can go to) A public meeting was held to discuss the proposal to build a new school.a general meeting (=that anyone, or anyone in a particular organization, can go to) A general meeting of all employees has been arranged for Friday at noon.a private/closed-door meeting (=that only a few people are allowed to go to) The senator attended a private meeting with the president.a summit meeting (=between leaders of governments) The president is in China for a summit meeting.a town/town-hall meeting (=one with many people who live in a place) The candidate spoke at several town-hall meetings during the campaign.a business meeting He had to go into town for a business meeting.a professional meeting (=a meeting for people who have the same special education and training) Dr. Wilson attends professional meetings and conferences throughout the year.an emergency/urgent meeting The president called an emergency meeting of top officials.a breakfast/lunch/luncheon meeting (=one held at breakfast or lunch, when a meal is eaten) He made the announcement at a breakfast meeting with reporters. |
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