accomplishments
accomplishments — noun
- accomplishmentssingular
- accomplishmentsesplural
1. things that someone has succeeded in doing, especially after putting in hard wor
things that someone has succeeded in doing, especially after putting in hard work or effort over time — for example, completing a difficult project, winning a competition, or reaching a personal goal.
Haruto's academic accomplishments earned him a scholarship to study abroad.
collocation: academic accomplishments
The team celebrated their accomplishments after winning the regional competition.
Starting a community garden in the neighborhood was one of Adaeze's greatest accomplishments.
Amelia listed her professional accomplishments on her résumé before the job interview.
- achievements
the most direct synonym; interchangeable in most contexts
- successes
focuses on the positive outcome rather than the effort involved
- feats
emphasizes the difficulty or impressiveness of what was done
- failures
things that did not work out or goals that were not reached
用法筆記
Typically used in the plural form even when the speaker has one or two achievements in mind. The singular form 'accomplishment' is less frequent and often appears in fixed phrases like 'sense of accomplishment'.
常見錯誤
2. the act of finishing something that one has planned or set out to do — for examp
the act of finishing something that one has planned or set out to do — for example, completing a project, reaching a milestone, or fulfilling a duty.
The successful accomplishment of the project required months of careful planning.
pattern: the [adjective] accomplishment of [noun]
Tuan took great pride in the accomplishment of building furniture from scratch.
With the accomplishment of each milestone, the team felt more confident about the deadline.
Luca celebrated the accomplishment of his first marathon with his family and friends.
- completion
more general; interchangeable in most cases
- achievement
overlaps with sense 1; can mean either the act or the result
- fulfillment
adds a sense of satisfaction or duty carried out
- abandonment
stopping before something is finished
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable and usually paired with 'the — of [something]'. It is more formal than sense 1 and commonly appears in written or professional contexts. Distinguish from sense 1: the completion sense focuses on the process of finishing, whereas sense 1 focuses on the result itself.
常見錯誤
3. special skills or talents that someone has learned and developed through trainin
special skills or talents that someone has learned and developed through training or practice — for example, playing an instrument, speaking a foreign language, or mastering a craft.
Rafael's artistic accomplishments included painting, calligraphy, and pottery.
collocation: artistic accomplishments
Tara's musical accomplishments on the violin impressed the entire orchestra.
collocation: musical accomplishments
Cyrus added his cooking accomplishments to the list of skills on his college application.
Trang's accomplishments in foreign languages opened the door to a job as a translator.
用法筆記
Often modified by an adjective describing the type of skill (e.g. 'artistic', 'musical', 'technical', 'literary'). When specifying the domain, the pattern 'accomplishments in + [area]' is common.