Assignment
uh-SYNE-munt /əˈsaɪnmənt/
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What it really means
Any piece of set work that will be marked — an essay, report, problem sheet or project. Usually submitted online through the university system.
Chinese explanation
泛指任何要打分的作业——论文、报告、习题或项目，通常通过学校的在线系统提交。
Example conversation
A: When's the assignment due?
B: Friday at noon, on Turnitin as usual.
A：作业什么时候交？
B：周五中午，照常在 Turnitin 上提交。
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