n.

1. （尤指正式的）约会[C][（+with）][+to-v]
   I have an appointment with them in the evening.

   今晚我与他们有个约会。

2. （会面的）约定[U]
3. 任命，委派[U][（+as/of）]
   The appointment of a new judge was reported in the newspaper.

   报上报导了任命一位新法官的消息。

4. 职位，官职[C]
   I accepted the appointment as chairman.

   我同意担任主席一职。

5. （旅馆，船舶等的）陈设，设备[P]
6. 注定，命定

n.

1. an arrangement to meet at a particular time and place.
2. a job or position.
   ▸the action or process of appointing someone.
3. (appointments) furniture or fittings.