| 释义 |
ap·point·ment
\əˈpȯintmənt\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English appointement, apointement, from Middle French apointement, from apointier to arrange + -ment — more at appoint
1. : act of appointing:
a. obsolete : the act of coming to terms of capitulation
b. : designation by virtue of a vested power of a person to enjoy an estate or other specific property subject to that power
c. : designation of a person to hold a nonelective office or perform a function
< exercise the right of appointment >
2.
a. obsolete : terms made with an opponent (as for surrender) : capitulation, agreement
b. archaic : ordinance, dispensation
< the merciful appointment of Providence >
c.
(1) : office, position
< he received the appointment of ambassador >
(2) archaic : a monetary allowance especially to a public officer : perquisite — usually used in plural
3. : an arrangement for a meeting : engagement
< an appointment for an interview >
< broke his appointment with the dentist >
4. : equipment or furnishings especially for a hotel or a ship : accouterments — usually used in plural
< appointments for a soldier or a horse >
< famous for the luxury and comfort of its appointments >
< the coat of arms appeared on the appointments of the knight and his mount >
Synonyms: see engagement |