accomplishments

IPA/əˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/
KK[əkˈɑmplɪʃmənts]IPA/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ.mənt/

accomplishments — 名詞

  • accomplishmentssingular
  • accomplishmentsesplural

1. things that someone has succeeded in doing, especially after putting in hard wor

1.名詞B2
釋義

成就；功績

付出努力後獲得的成功或成果

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.

例句

Haruto's academic accomplishments earned him a scholarship to study abroad.

Haruto 的學業成就為他贏得了出國留學的獎學金。

collocation: academic accomplishments

The team celebrated their accomplishments after winning the regional competition.

團隊贏得區域比賽後，大家慶祝了他們的成就。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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

❌She has many accomplishment in her career.
✅She has many accomplishments in her career.
💡'accomplishment' is a countable noun and must take plural -s when used with 'many'.

2. the act of finishing something that one has planned or set out to do — for examp

2.名詞B2
釋義

完成；達成

完成某事的行為或過程

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.

例句

The successful accomplishment of the project required months of careful planning.

順利完成這個專案需要好幾個月的仔細規劃。

pattern: the [adjective] accomplishment of [noun]

Tuan took great pride in the accomplishment of building furniture from scratch.

Tuan 對於自行從頭到尾完成家具的打造感到非常自豪。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞

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

❌The accomplishments of the project took three months.
✅The accomplishment of the project took three months.
💡When referring to the act of finishing (not the result), use the singular uncountable form.

3. special skills or talents that someone has learned and developed through trainin

3.名詞B2
釋義

才藝；技能

經由訓練獲得的專業技能

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.

例句

Rafael's artistic accomplishments included painting, calligraphy, and pottery.

Rafael 的藝術才藝包括繪畫、書法和陶藝。

collocation: artistic accomplishments

Tara's musical accomplishments on the violin impressed the entire orchestra.

Tara 在小提琴方面的音樂造詣讓整個樂團印象深刻。

collocation: musical accomplishments

同義詞
  • skills

    more general; focuses on ability rather than achievement

  • talents

    emphasizes natural ability, not necessarily learned

  • expertise

    formal; suggests a high level of knowledge or skill

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.

常見錯誤

❌She has accomplishment in piano.
✅She has accomplishments in piano.
💡Use the plural form when referring to developed skills or abilities in a particular area.