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interview

/ˈɪntərvjuː/
English Definition
n./v. formal meeting for questions
中文释义
面试,采访
Example Sentence

The archaeologist conducted an interview with the local historian to gather oral accounts of the ancient settlement's layout.

考古学家与当地历史学家进行了一次访谈,以收集关于古代定居点布局的口述记录。

Synonyms
meeting audience consultation
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Interviews conducted with retired professional musicians revealed that most did not cite performance anxiety or physical injury as their primary reason for retiring, but rather a gradual loss of enjoyment that developed after years of touring on a fixed schedule dictated by others.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

A recent survey of hiring managers found that the most commonly cited reason for rejecting a job candidate was not a lack of relevant experience, as many job seekers assume, but poor communication during the interview itself.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

Interviews conducted with retired professional dancers revealed that most did not cite chronic injury or the physical demands of aging as their primary reason for retiring, but rather a growing desire to explore choreography and teaching after years of focusing exclusively on performing.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “interview”?

  1. A Trial for a performance
  2. B Work, workers
  3. C Search, seek
  4. D Formal meeting for questions
Show answer

D — Formal meeting for questions. “interview” means formal meeting for questions.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “formal meeting for questions”?

  1. A audition
  2. B quest
  3. C interview
  4. D labor
Show answer

C — interview. “interview” means formal meeting for questions.

Common questions about “interview”

What does “interview” mean?

interview — formal meeting for questions. In Chinese: 面试,采访.

How do you pronounce “interview”?

interview is pronounced /ˈɪntərvjuː/.

How is “interview” used in a sentence?

The archaeologist conducted an interview with the local historian to gather oral accounts of the ancient settlement's layout. (考古学家与当地历史学家进行了一次访谈,以收集关于古代定居点布局的口述记录。)

What are synonyms for “interview”?

meeting, audience, consultation — all close in meaning to interview (formal meeting for questions).

Is “interview” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. interview is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “interview”?

inter(mutual)+view(look)

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