placements
placements — noun
- placementssingular
- placementsesplural
1. a temporary job or position that someone takes, usually as part of a training pr
a temporary job or position that someone takes, usually as part of a training programme or course, to gain practical experience in a particular field or organization.
Haruto did a six-month placement in the marketing department of a tech company.
do + a placement; placement + in [department]
The university helps nursing students find hospital placements where they can practise their skills.
Ayesha is on a work placement at a local law firm and learning about contract law.
All education students must complete a teaching placement before graduating.
Tariro found a three-month placement at an engineering firm and gained hands-on experience.
- internship
similar to a placement but often shorter and more common in business settings; internships are rarely paid
- work experience
a broader term that can be shorter (a few days or weeks); placement usually implies a structured programme over months
- traineeship
a longer, more formal training position, often leading to a permanent job
文法句型
placement + in [department/area]
do + a placement
be on + placement
用法筆記
Frequently paired with 'do', 'find', 'arrange', or 'be on'. Often refers to a fixed period of supervised work, especially in teaching, healthcare, or business.
常見錯誤
2. the official process of deciding where a person or animal should live, be cared
the official process of deciding where a person or animal should live, be cared for, or be taught, especially when they need special arrangements such as foster care, a care home, or a specialised class.
The social worker arranged a placement for the children with a foster family in the next town.
placement + with [family]
Elderly patients who cannot live alone often need a placement in a residential care home.
Selim's son was given a placement in a smaller class with extra support for students with learning difficulties.
The local animal shelter found placements for over thirty dogs last month.
Valentina's grandmother needed urgent placement in a nursing home after her fall.
- assignment
broader — can refer to any task or role; 'placement' specifically means a suitable location or situation for someone
- accommodation
refers only to housing, not school classes or care programmes
文法句型
placement + in [institution]
placement + with [family]
await + placement
placement + of [person]
用法筆記
Frequently passive ('was given a placement', 'is awaiting placement'). Subject is often a social worker, agency, or authority that assigns rather than the person being placed. Distinguish from sense 1 (JOB): sense 2 is about care or education assignments, not employment.
常見錯誤
3. the position in which an object is set down or the process of setting it down th
the position in which an object is set down or the process of setting it down there, especially when the position is chosen deliberately.
The photographer spent a long time on the careful placement of each flower in the shot.
careful + placement of [object]
Strategic placement of security cameras around the building helped prevent theft.
strategic + placement
Quinn checked the placement of the speakers to make sure the sound would reach every seat.
The careful placement of support beams is essential for the bridge to stay safe.
Mia adjusted the placement of the poster so it was visible from the entrance.
- positioning
very close in meaning, but slightly more active; 'placement' can also imply the finished arrangement
- arrangement
broader — covers how things relate to each other; 'placement' focuses on where each individual item is put
- location
refers to where something is, not the act of putting it there
文法句型
placement + of [object]
careful + placement
strategic + placement
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense; do not use 'a placement' or 'placements' to mean the physical arrangement of items. Often appears with adjectives like 'careful', 'correct', 'strategic', 'proper'. Distinguish from sense 1 (JOB): sense 3 is about physical objects, not employment.