traineeship

/ˌtreɪˈniː.ʃɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌtreɪˈniː.ʃɪp/ (ame, ipa) · /trāˈnēˌship How to pronounce traineeship (audio)/ (ame, mw)

traineeship — noun

  • traineeshipsingular
  • traineeshipsplural

1. a fixed period of time during which a person learns the practical skills and kno

1.名詞B1
釋義

a fixed period of time during which a person learns the practical skills and knowledge required for a specific type of work, usually by doing the job alongside experienced colleagues

例句

Eitan started a six-month traineeship at an engineering firm after graduating from university.

do/start + a + [duration] + traineeship + at + [place]

The Watanabe family bakery offers a one-year traineeship for local high school graduates.

offer + a + [duration] + traineeship + for + [person]

同義詞
  • internship

    more common in American English; often refers to shorter or academic placements

  • apprenticeship

    usually longer and more formal, often in skilled trades like carpentry or plumbing

  • work placement

    typically refers to a short period of work experience as part of a course (chiefly British English)

  • training period

    more general term; can refer to any phase of learning, not necessarily a formal position

文法句型

do/undertake + a traineeship + in/at + [field/place]

用法筆記

In American English, 'internship' is more commonly used for the same concept. 'Traineeship' is more frequent in British, Australian, and European English. The word is usually countable and often appears with a time period (e.g. 'a six-month traineeship') or a place ('a traineeship at a law firm').

常見錯誤

❌I have a traineeship at a bank.
✅I am doing a traineeship at a bank.
💡Use 'do' or 'undertake' rather than 'have' to describe the experience.
❌I got a traineeship of marketing.
✅I got a traineeship in marketing.
💡Use 'in' (not 'of') to specify the field.