achievement
Meaning: Something accomplished successfully through effort and skill
An achievement is something accomplished successfully through effort and skill, or the process of achieving something. It often refers to notable successes in education, career, or personal goals. 'A sense of achievement' means feeling proud of what you've done.
Examples
- Winning the award was her greatest achievement. 获奖是她最大的成就。Ganar el premio fue su mayor logro.賞を受賞したことは彼女の最大の業績でした。수상은 그녀의 가장 큰 업적이었습니다.
- Academic achievement is important, but not everything. 学业成绩很重要,但不是一切。El rendimiento académico es importante, pero no lo es todo.学業成績は重要ですが、すべてではありません。학업 성취는 중요하지만 전부는 아닙니다.
- He felt a real sense of achievement after finishing the marathon. 完成马拉松后,他感到真正的成就感。Sintió una verdadera sensación de logro después de terminar el maratón.マラソンを完走した後、彼は本当の達成感を感じました。마라톤을 완주한 후 그는 진정한 성취감을 느꼈습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'achevement' meaning 'a finishing, completion', from 'achever' (to bring to an end), from 'a-' (to) + 'chief' (head, end), from Latin 'caput' (head). Originally meant 'completion'; the sense of 'a great accomplishment' followed.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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