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membership

UK //ˈmembəʃɪp//US //ˈmembərʃɪp//

词源

源自中古英语'membre'(成员)和古英语'-scipe'(表示状态或条件),字面意思是'成员的状态'。

noun

❶ 指某人属于某个组织、团体或俱乐部的身份或资格,通常需要满足一定条件或支付费用才能获得。

“She applied for membership in the local tennis club.”

(她申请加入当地的网球俱乐部。)

“The membership fee for this organization is $50 per year.”

(这个组织的会员费是每年50美元。)

❶ 指某个组织或团体的全体成员,强调集体概念而非个人身份。

“The membership voted overwhelmingly in favor of the new policy.”

(全体会员以压倒性多数投票支持新政策。)

“Our union has a membership of over 10,000 workers.”

(我们工会拥有超过1万名工人会员。)

同义词:affiliation, enrollment, association

常见短语

membership card — 证明某人会员身份的卡片,通常需要出示以享受会员特权或服务。

“Don't forget to bring your membership card to get the discount.”

(别忘了带上会员卡以享受折扣。)

membership benefits — 作为会员可以享受的各种优惠、特权或服务,是吸引人们加入的重要因素。

“The membership benefits include free parking and exclusive access to events.”

(会员福利包括免费停车和独家参加活动的权利。)