vocational

UK/vəʊˈkeɪʃənl/US/vәu'keiʃәnl/

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Definitions

adj.

Relating to an occupation or to training in practical skills for a job.

职业的；职业培训的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

vocvoice, call

-ationalrelating to, having the nature of

=vocational

From vocation (a calling/career) + -al = "relating to a career." In practice it most often pairs with hands-on, job-skills training rather than academic study.

Root voc still carries 54 more words

Common Collocations

1.vocational training职业培训
2.vocational school职业学校
3.vocational course职业课程
4.vocational qualification职业资格

Example Sentences

1.
He enrolled in a vocational course to become an electrician.
2.
The school offers both academic and vocational programs.
3.
Vocational training can lead directly to skilled employment.

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