| 单词 | engagement |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔BIG〕She wears an engagement ring set with a huge diamond. 她戴着一枚订婚戒指，上面镶嵌着一颗巨大的钻石。朗文写作活用〔BUSY/NOT BUSY〕I'll just check her diary, she may have a prior engagement. 我这就去看一下她的工作日程，她也许已有了安排。朗文写作活用〔BUSY/NOT BUSY〕Mr Lewis regrets that he is unable to attend, owing to a previous engagement. 刘易斯先生已另有约在先，所以很遗憾无法出席。朗文写作活用〔MARRY〕Anita broke off her engagement when she found out that Paulo had been seeing another woman. 安妮塔发现保罗在和另一个女人约会，于是就解除了婚约。朗文写作活用〔MARRY〕Glennis and John announced their engagement yesterday. 格伦妮丝与约翰昨天宣布了订婚的消息。朗文写作活用〔MARRY〕Has he bought you an engagement ring yet? 他给你买订婚戒指了吗？朗文写作活用〔MEET〕They announced their engagement at a family gathering in Vermont. 他们在佛蒙特的一次家庭聚会上宣布订婚。朗文写作活用〔PUBLIC〕They plan to announce their engagement publicly in the New Year. 他们打算在新年里公开宣布订婚。朗文写作活用〔REJECT〕Mr Casey regrets that he will have to decline your kind invitation owing to a prior engagement. 凯西先生已有约在先，他很遗憾不得不谢绝您热心的邀请。朗文写作活用〔SAY〕They announced their engagement last year, but have still not set a date for their wedding. 他们去年宣布订婚，但现在还没有确定婚礼日期。朗文写作活用〔SECRET〕Margaret had not yet told her sons of her planned engagement. 玛格丽特还没有告诉儿子她已定好的约会。朗文写作活用〔SHOW〕Stephanie showed us her engagement ring. 斯蒂芬妮给我们看她的订婚戒指。朗文写作活用〔STOP〕His girlfriend has just told him that she wants to break off their engagement. 他的女友刚刚对他说要解除婚约。朗文写作活用〔after〕His car was outside your house the morning after Bob's engagement party.鲍勃订婚宴会的第二天早上，他的车停在你家门外。朗文当代〔announce to〕Heim announced to his friends his engagement to Miss Helen.海姆向朋友们宣布他已和海伦小姐订婚。21世纪英汉〔announcement〕The announcement of their engagement surprised every one.他们两人宣布订婚,使大家觉得意外。英汉大词典〔announcement〕They decided to postpone the announcement of their engagement.他们决定推迟宣布订婚的消息。外研社新世纪〔announce〕Mr and Mrs James are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Louise.詹姆斯先生和太太高兴地宣布他们的女儿路易丝订婚。牛津搭配〔announce〕She was planning to announce her engagement to Peter.她正计划宣布她和彼得订婚一事。柯林斯高阶〔announce〕Their engagement was formally announced in the newspaper.他们订婚的消息在报纸上正式宣布。韦氏高阶〔announce〕They announced their engagement in 'The Times'.他们在《泰晤士报》上宣布了订婚的消息。朗文当代〔announce〕They haven't formally announced their engagement yet.他们还没有正式宣布订婚。牛津高阶〔answer〕The glitter of the necklace was answered by the glitter of the engagement ring.项链和订婚戒指的光芒交相辉映。英汉大词典〔authenticate〕Engagement and marriage notices must be authenticated by the signatures of both parties.订婚和结婚启事必须经双方签字才具有法律上的效力。英汉大词典〔blind date〕A social engagement between two persons who have not previously met, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance.不相识的男女初次会晤：通常由双方认识的人所安排的两个从未见过的人之间的社交约会美国传统〔blind date〕Either of the persons participating in such a social engagement.参加这种社交约会的男方或女方美国传统〔booking〕An engagement, as for a performance by an entertainer.预约：一种约定，如为了一演艺人员的演出美国传统〔break (sth) off〕They've broken off their engagement.他们终止了婚约。剑桥高阶〔break〕They've broken off their engagement.他们突然解除了婚约。牛津高阶〔call off〕I shall feel free to call off the engagement.我有解除婚约的自由。外研社新世纪〔casualty〕One injured, killed, captured, or missing in action through engagement with an enemy.伤亡人：与敌人交战中受伤、死亡、被俘或迷失的伤亡人数美国传统〔clock〕Most diplomats are constantly trying to beat the clock to the next official engagement.大多数外交官都在不断地争分夺秒, 以便赶往下一个正式会见。外研社新世纪〔cock-and-bull story〕He gave me some cock-and-bull story about having to be at his cousin's engagement party.他对我说他得去参加表兄的订婚宴，这显然是信口胡诌。剑桥高阶〔cog〕One of a series of teeth, as on the rim of a wheel or gear, whose engagement transmits successive motive force to a corresponding wheel or gear.齿轮的嵌齿：一系列齿之一，如在轮或齿轮的边缘上的，其啮合传输连续的运动力到相应的轮或齿轮上美国传统〔commitment〕Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.约定：保证的事情，尤指涉及资金责任的合同保证美国传统〔congratulate〕I was absolutely astonished by the reaction to our engagement. Everyone started congratulating us.大家对我们订婚的反应让我非常惊讶。所有人都开始祝贺我们。柯林斯高阶〔congratulate〕When we announced our engagement, everyone congratulated us.我们宣布了订婚的消息, 每个人都向我们道喜。外研社新世纪〔congratulations〕Please accept my warmest congratulations on your engagement.请接受我对你们订婚最热烈的祝贺。牛津搭配〔declare off〕They declared off their engagement.他们取消了婚约。21世纪英汉〔declare〕They haven't formally announced their engagement yet.他们还没有正式宣布订婚。牛津高阶〔deposit〕He deposited me with the porter and rushed away to keep his engagement.他把我交给门房后,匆匆赶去赴约。英汉大词典〔disengage〕To release (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, or obligation.解脱，解放：从约定、誓言或责任中摆脱出来美国传统〔dry〕There wasn't a dry eye in the house when they announced their engagement.他们宣布订婚时大伙眼睛全湿了。牛津高阶〔engagement〕Announcing our engagement was a relief.宣布婚约让我们松了一口气。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕Announcing our engagement was a relief.宣布婚约让我们松了一口气。柯林斯高阶〔engagement〕Feminist criticism is a starting point for a deeper engagement with the text.女性主义批评理论是更深刻地理解这个文本的切入点。牛津搭配〔engagement〕He announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend.他宣布与相处已久的女友订婚。牛津搭配〔engagement〕He had an engagement at a restaurant in Greek Street at eight.他8点在希腊街的一个餐厅有个约会。柯林斯高阶〔engagement〕He had an engagement at a restaurant in Greek Street.他在希腊街的一家餐厅有个约会。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕He had an important engagement with his financial adviser.他与他的财务顾问有一个很重要的约谈。牛津搭配〔engagement〕He has a number of social engagements next week.他下周有几次社交约会。牛津高阶〔engagement〕He has a speaking engagement every night this week.他本周每晚都有一次演讲活动。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕Heavy engagements are reported between rebels and government forces.据报道，在叛军和政府军之间发生了激烈战斗。麦克米伦高阶〔engagement〕Her views are based on years of engagement with the problems of the inner city.她的观点是以多年对内城区问题的了解为基础的。牛津高阶〔engagement〕Higher education can contribute to civic engagement.高等教育能够促进公民参与。牛津搭配〔engagement〕His excuse of a prior engagement was accepted.他事先另有安排的理由被接受了。朗文当代〔engagement〕I felt our engagement was quite an unhappy time.我觉得我们订婚期间非常不愉快。柯林斯高阶〔engagement〕I have a number of engagements today.我今天有很多约会。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕I'm afraid I have a previous lunch engagement.恐怕我已经午餐有约在先了。麦克米伦高阶〔engagement〕I'm afraid I have a previous/prior engagement (= another arrangement already made).对不起，我已经有约了。剑桥高阶〔engagement〕I've broken off my engagement to Arthur.我已经解除了与阿瑟的婚约。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕I've broken off my engagement to Arthur.我已经解除了与阿瑟的婚约。柯林斯高阶〔engagement〕It is important that I keep this engagement.我要遵守这个约会，这很重要。牛津搭配〔engagement〕It was Margaret Thatcher's first public engagement after moving into Downing Street.这是撒切尔夫人搬到唐宁街后首次公开露面。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕It was her first official engagement.那是她第一次正式约会。牛津高阶〔engagement〕It was only a short engagement.那次战斗时间很短。英汉大词典〔engagement〕John has broken off his engagement to Mary.约翰已解除与玛丽的婚约。英汉大词典〔engagement〕Last month she announced her engagement to Claude.上个月她宣布与克劳德订婚。英汉大词典〔engagement〕Many students pass without any real engagement in learning.许多学生没怎么学习就通过了考试。朗文当代〔engagement〕Miranda has not met any other man since she broke off their engagement.解除婚约麦克米伦高阶〔engagement〕Mrs Meyer regrets that she is unable to attend owing to a previous engagement.迈耶夫人因有约在先而不能前来，她对此表示遗憾。牛津搭配〔engagement〕Official engagements take up about 50% of his time.公务会面占去了他50％的时间。麦克米伦高阶〔engagement〕Participants assess their level of engagement with their child's feelings.参加者评估了他们对自己孩子情感的关注程度。麦克米伦高阶〔engagement〕Please sign to indicate your acceptance of the terms of engagement .请签名表示你接受聘用条款。朗文当代〔engagement〕She has broken off her engagement to Charles.她已解除同查尔斯的婚约。牛津高阶〔engagement〕She surprised everyone by breaking off her yearlong engagement.她解除了持续一年的婚约，这让所有人都颇感吃惊。韦氏高阶〔engagement〕She's been offered several speaking engagements.她有几次演讲活动。韦氏高阶〔engagement〕The Government has broken all its engagements.政府违背了它所有的诺言。英汉大词典〔engagement〕The Queen was late for her first official engagement of the day.女王当天第一次正式公开露面迟到了。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕The actor had an engagement of three weeks in the play.那位演员被聘请参加该剧演出3周。英汉大词典〔engagement〕The chairman will carry out no official public engagements during the month of August.8 月份主席不会举行官方的公众活动。牛津搭配〔engagement〕The comedian does engagements in top night clubs.那位喜剧演员受雇在一些高级夜总会演出节目。英汉大词典〔engagement〕The constitution prohibits them from military engagement on foreign soil.宪法禁止他们在外国采取军事行动。柯林斯高阶〔engagement〕The couple announced their engagement.这对男女宣布订婚了。牛津同义词〔engagement〕The couple recently announced their engagement.这对恋人最近宣布了他们的婚约。韦氏高阶〔engagement〕The general tried to avoid an engagement with the enemy.将军竭力避免与敌军交火。牛津高阶〔engagement〕The greatest engagement of the Civil War was at Gettysburg.南北战争最大的一仗是在葛底斯堡打的。英汉大词典〔engagement〕The president was forced to cancel all public engagements.总统被迫取消了所有的公众活动。牛津搭配〔engagement〕The princess will continue to carry out royal engagements .公主将继续履行王室的约定。朗文当代〔engagement〕The terms of engagement are to be agreed in writing.聘用条款应有书面协议。牛津高阶〔engagement〕Their engagement was announced in the local paper.他们订婚的消息已在当地报纸上公布。牛津高阶〔engagement〕They announced their engagement at the party on Saturday.他们在周六的聚会上宣布了他们订婚的消息。剑桥高阶〔engagement〕They fought over thirty engagements with the enemy forces in April.他们在4月份与敌军打了30几仗。英汉大词典〔engagement〕They see engagement with others as a dangerous distraction from their own personal journey of self-discovery.他们把与他人的密切关系视为自我发现之旅的危险干扰。外研社新世纪〔engagement〕They were consequently unable to meet their engagements.他们因而无力偿付约定的款项。英汉大词典〔engagement〕This is his only public speaking engagement on the tour.这是他旅行中唯一一次公开演讲的安排。朗文当代〔engagement〕Tony was stunned when Lisa suddenly broke off their engagement (=finished it) .托尼对莉萨突然解除他俩的婚约感到震惊。朗文当代〔engagement〕We have a dinner engagement this weekend.本周末我们安排了一顿晚宴。韦氏高阶〔engagement〕We're invited to their engagement party.我们应邀参加他们的订婚宴。韦氏高阶〔engage〕And she, too, suffers from a lack of critical engagement with the literary texts.她也因为对文学作品缺乏鉴赏力而非常痛苦。柯林斯高阶〔exchange〕The engagement was sealed with an exchange of gifts.互相交换礼物后, 婚约就定下了。外研社新世纪〔felicitate〕We felicitated John on his engagement to marry.我们祝贺约翰订婚。21世纪英汉〔felicitations〕May I offer my felicitations on your engagement.我为你们的订婚祝福。剑桥高阶〔flash sth around〕She was flashing her engagement ring around.她正在四处炫耀她的订婚戒指。剑桥高阶〔foot〕She put her foot down, forcing her family to sanction her engagement.她固执己见,迫使家人同意她的婚约。英汉大词典〔glad〕We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter.我们高兴地宣布，我们的女儿订婚了。牛津高阶〔go〕Promise you won't go back on our luncheon engagement.我们已约好了一起吃午饭,答应我你不失约。英汉大词典〔great〕It gives us great pleasure to announce the engagement of our daughter Maria.我们非常高兴地宣布我们的女儿玛丽亚订婚了。剑桥高阶〔guest〕Our special guest tonight is just back from a London engagement.我们今晚的特别来宾刚参加完伦敦的一个活动。外研社新世纪〔happy〕I am so happy to hear of your engagement.听到你订婚我很高兴。英汉大词典〔happy〕We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter.我们高兴地宣布，我们的女儿已订婚。牛津高阶〔headline〕The engagement of the two tennis stars made headline news.两位网球明星的订婚成了头条新闻。牛津搭配〔heart〕She broke his heart when she called off the engagement.她取消婚约使他为之心碎。牛津高阶〔house〕The owner knew about the engagement and brought them glasses of champagne on the house.店主知道了订婚一事，于是免费请他们喝香槟。柯林斯高阶〔house〕The owner knew about the engagement and brought them glasses of champagne on the house.店主知道订婚一事, 就免费请他们喝香槟酒。外研社新世纪〔instruct〕His secretary was instructed to cancel all his engagements.他的秘书接到指示，取消他所有的约会。朗文当代〔jealousy〕He broke off the engagement in a fit of jealousy.出于一时的嫉妒，他解除了婚约。牛津搭配〔luncheon〕I have a luncheon engagement.我午饭有约。柯林斯高阶〔make up〕She chose Maggie to make her up for her engagement photographs.她选择玛吉为她拍订婚照的时候化妆。柯林斯高阶〔mesh〕The engagement of gear teeth.啮合：齿轮的互相咬合美国传统〔most〕I was most surprised to hear of your engagement.听说你订婚了，我非常吃惊。朗文当代〔need〕I was a little nervous when I announced my engagement to Grace, but I needn't have worried.我宣布和格雷丝订婚时有点紧张，但我本不必担心的。柯林斯高阶〔news〕News of their engagement was leaked to the press.他们订婚的消息泄露给了新闻界。牛津搭配〔officially〕The royal engagement was announced officially this morning.今天上午官方正式宣布了皇室订婚一事。剑桥高阶〔official〕This was her first official engagement.这是她的首桩公务。牛津高阶〔off〕Their engagement is broken off.他们的婚约已解除。英汉大词典〔off〕Their engagement is off.他们的婚约已解除。英汉大词典〔owing〕Owing to a prior engagement, the chairman cannot come tonight.主席今晚因有他约在先不能前来。英汉大词典〔pair〕Two persons who are joined in marriage or engagement.夫妻：由于婚姻或婚约而结合在一起的两个人美国传统〔plunge〕After a three-year engagement, they're finally taking the plunge.订婚三年后，最终他们结婚了美国传统〔portent〕As for her engagement with Adam, I would say the portents are gloomy.至于她和亚当的婚约, 我看兆头不妙。外研社新世纪〔portent〕As for her engagement with Adam, I would say the portents are gloomy.至于她和亚当的婚约，我看兆头不妙。柯林斯高阶〔pretext〕He pretexted an early engagement in town next morning.他推托说次日一早城里有个约会。英汉大词典〔pretext〕He pretexted an early engagement in town the next morning.他借口明天早晨在城里有约会。21世纪英汉〔previous〕I regret that a previous engagement prevents me from accepting your kind invitation.非常遗憾,我因先有他约而不能接受你的盛情邀请了。英汉大词典〔previous〕I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement.我因有约在先，无法出席。牛津高阶〔prior〕Can you manage Monday?—Sorry, I've got a prior engagement.你周一有时间吗？——对不起, 我已有约在先了。外研社新世纪〔prior〕I have a prior engagement.我有一项先约。文馨英汉〔prior〕I'm afraid I won't be able to come. I've got a prior engagement.我恐怕不能来了。我已经和别人有约在先。麦克米伦高阶〔quietly〕I think I found it easier than Nell to keep our engagement quiet.我觉得，我比内尔更容易守得住我们订婚的秘密。柯林斯高阶〔recess〕A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit.休息：某个活动、职业或追求的习惯性持续行为暂时停顿美国传统〔relinquish〕She was compelled to relinquish her first engagement.她被迫解除了第一个婚约。英汉大词典〔ring〕She wore a diamond engagement ring.她戴着一枚钻石订婚戒指。牛津搭配〔romance〕After a whirlwind romance the couple announced their engagement in July.在闪电式的恋爱后，两人在7月宣布订婚。柯林斯高阶〔round〕He continued with his usual round of private and business engagements.他生活依旧，除了私事就是公事。朗文当代〔rules of engagement〕The soldier fired on a wounded man, an apparent breach of the rules of engagement.这名战士向一个伤员开枪，明显违反了交战规则。剑桥高阶〔run〕Speculation is running high that the Prince may announce his engagement.关于王子可能要宣布订婚的猜测闹得沸沸扬扬。麦克米伦高阶〔saga〕She launched into the saga of her on-off engagement.她开始讲起她一会儿订婚一会儿退婚的长篇故事。朗文当代〔semiofficial〕Their engagement is only semiofficial — her parents have not yet given their permission.他们的婚约仅仅是半正式的——女方父母还没有表示同意。英汉大词典〔sets/gets tongues wagging〕The news of their engagement set tongues wagging. = Tongues were wagging over their engagement.人们对他们订婚的消息议论纷纷。韦氏高阶〔show off〕Naomi was showing off her engagement ring.娜奥米正在炫耀她的订婚戒指。柯林斯高阶〔smother〕I think she broke off their engagement because she felt smothered by him.我想她解除婚约是因为她感觉他的爱快要让她窒息了。剑桥高阶〔sniff around/round〕His engagement hasn't stopped him from sniffing around other girls.订婚也不能阻止他四处寻找其他女孩。韦氏高阶〔speaking engagement〕He knows a lot about the history of this area, so he has many speaking engagements with local community groups.他非常了解这个地区的历史，因此常常受邀在当地社区作报告。剑桥高阶〔speaking〕His work schedule still includes speaking engagements and other public appearances.他的工作日程表上还包括演讲安排和在其他公开场合的露面。柯林斯高阶〔speak〕He has a number of speaking engagements this week.他这个星期安排了几次演讲。牛津高阶〔specific〕He gave her a ring—or, to be more specific, he gave her an engagement ring.他送给她一枚戒指——或者更确切地说，他送给她一枚订婚戒指。韦氏高阶〔speculation〕Engagement in risky business transactions on the chance of quick or considerable profit.投机：从事冒险性商业交易以期获得快速或大量的利润美国传统〔spirit〕The couple's engagement was announced in a joyous spirit.在快乐的气氛中宣布了这对新人的订婚美国传统〔splash〕Their engagement was splashed all over the tabloids.他们的事迹展示在小报上美国传统〔sudden〕First they announce their engagement and then they tell me Angie's pregnant - it's all a bit sudden.他们先是宣布了订婚，接着告诉我安吉怀孕了——一切都有点太突然了。剑桥高阶〔their〕Janis and Kurt have announced their engagement.贾尼斯和库尔特已宣布订婚。柯林斯高阶〔thunderstruck〕Ruth was thunderstruck when he presented her with an engagement ring.当他掏出一只订婚戒指给露丝时，露丝都呆住了。剑桥高阶〔time〕One's period of greatest activity or engagement.人一生中最活跃或好斗的时期美国传统〔tiredness〕He had to cancel some engagements because of tiredness.他因为疲惫而不得不取消一些预约。外研社新世纪〔tiredness〕He had to cancel some engagements because of tiredness.他太累了，不得不取消一些约会。柯林斯高阶〔tour〕To travel among various places while fulfilling engagements.巡回：在各种地方旅行的同时履行诺言美国传统〔twinkling〕Often engagement rings are a safe band of twinkling diamonds.订婚戒指通常有一圈镶嵌牢固、闪闪发光的钻石。外研社新世纪〔twitter〕She's been all of a twitter since her daughter's engagement.自从女儿订婚以来，她一直很兴奋。朗文当代〔undertaking〕A guaranty, an engagement, or a promise.保证、约定或许诺美国传统〔walk〕Since their engagement, he's been walking on air.自从他们订婚以来，他一直是欢天喜地的样子。麦克米伦高阶〔wed〕The couple eventually wed after an 18-year engagement.这对情侣在订婚18年后终于结婚了。剑桥高阶All prices quoted are without engagement.所有报价均不受约束。牛津商务During the last engagement with the enemy, his legs were hurt by the shards of artillery shells. 在战斗中，他的腿部被炮弹的碎片所伤。译典通First they announce their engagement and then they tell me Angie's pregnant--it's all a bit sudden really.他们首先宣布订婚，然后又告诉我安吉已怀孕----这一切都实在太突然。剑桥国际He gave me some cock-and-bull story about having to be at his cousin's engagement party.他对我说他得参加他表兄的订婚宴，这显然是胡说八道。剑桥国际He has only enough money to meet his engagements. 他的钱刚够付约定的款项。译典通He knows a lot about the history of this area, so he has many speaking engagements (= occasions when he has been asked to give a talk) at local clubs and societies.他知道很多当地的历史，因此他在当地俱乐部和社团中有很多演说的机会。剑桥国际He made a notation on his engagement calendar. 他在约会日程上作了记载。译典通Her engagement ring consisted of a single diamond in a plain gold setting.她的订婚戒指是由嵌在纯金底座上的单颗钻石组成。剑桥国际I had to refuse because of a prior engagement.由于有约在先我只好拒绝了。牛津商务I have an engagement with him this afternoon. 今天午后我和他有个约会。译典通I think she broke off their engagement because she felt smothered by him.我想她取消他们的订婚是因为她受不了他的过份娇宠。剑桥国际I'm afraid I'll have to refuse, because of a previous/prior engagement (= another arrangement already made) .恐怕我得拒绝，因为已有约在先。剑桥国际Jack and Amy invited many friends to their engagement party. 杰克和艾咪邀请了许多朋友参加他们的订婚晚会。译典通May I offer my felicitations on your engagement.请允许我祝贺你订婚。剑桥国际Ruth was thunderstruck when he presented her with an engagement ring.当他送给露丝一只订婚戒指时，她大吃一惊。剑桥国际She has a number of speaking engagements next month.她下月有几次演讲预约。牛津商务She made an important announcement to her parents about her engagement.她向她父母作了关于她已订婚的重要宣告。剑桥国际The engagement (= act of beginning to fight) with the enemy will begin at dawn.与敌人的交战将在黎明开始。剑桥国际The band have engagements (= agreed performances) in New York this month.乐队约定这个月在纽约演出。剑桥国际The couple eventually wed after an eighteen year engagement.这对夫妇在订婚18年后终于结婚了。剑桥国际The general insisted that his troops had acted within the UN rules of engagement (= the rules which say how and when the armed forces are allowed to fight during a war) .将军坚持说他的部队是在联合国交战规则范围内行动的。剑桥国际The royal engagement was announced officially (= with authority) this morning.今天早上官方正式宣布了这一皇室婚约。剑桥国际The singer signed a contract for a two-week engagement. 那位歌手签了为期两周的演出合同。译典通The terms of engagement are to be agreed in writing.聘用条件将以书面协议形式确认。牛津商务Their engagement is now official.他们的订婚现在正式公布于众了。剑桥国际They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time).因为事先另有约会，他们只好拒绝了吃饭的邀请。剑桥国际They've broken (off) their engagement.他们已经解除他们之间的婚约。剑桥国际We're going to announce our engagement at the party on Saturday.我们将在星期六的晚会上宣布我们订婚的消息。剑桥国际 |
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