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词汇 pre-engagement
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Definition of pre-engagement in English:

pre-engagement

noun ˌpriːɛnˈɡeɪdʒm(ə)ntˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒm(ə)ntˌpriːɪŋˈɡeɪdʒm(ə)nt
  • The action of pre-engaging someone or something; the fact of being already or previously engaged; an instance of this, an engagement or commitment previously given or made.

adjective ˌpriːɛnˈɡeɪdʒm(ə)ntˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒm(ə)ntˌpriːɪŋˈɡeɪdʒm(ə)nt
  • Existing or occurring prior to engagement; specifically prior or preparatory to being engaged to be married; of or relating to a promise to become engaged to be married, especially in "pre-engagement ring".

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From pre- + engagement.

Definition of pre-engagement in US English:

pre-engagement

noun
  • The action of pre-engaging someone or something; the fact of being already or previously engaged; an instance of this, an engagement or commitment previously given or made.

adjective
  • Existing or occurring prior to engagement; specifically prior or preparatory to being engaged to be married; of or relating to a promise to become engaged to be married, especially in "pre-engagement ring".

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From pre- + engagement.

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