/ˈmi:tɪŋ ||; ˈmitɪŋ/noun1 [C] an organized occasion when a number of people come together in order to discuss or decide sth 会议;集会: The group hold regular meetingsall year. 这个小组全年定期开会。We need to have a meeting to discuss these matters. 我们须要开个会讨论这些问题。
We call, arrange or organize a meeting. We can also cancel or postpone a meeting. 召开、筹备或组织会议叫call/arrange/organize a meeting。取消会议叫cancel a meeting。延期举行会议叫postpone a meeting。 2 [sing] the people at a meeting 会众;与会者: The meeting was in favour of the new proposals. 与会者都支持新的提案。
3 [C] the coming together of two or more people (两个或以上的人)聚会,见面: Christmas is a time of family meetings and reunions. 圣诞节是合家欢聚团圆的日子。