◙ noun 1. an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress • 职业；事业 the time spent by a person in such an occupation or profession • 职业生涯 »the end of a distinguished career in the Royal Navy. 皇家海军卓越职业生涯的结束。 the progress through history of an institution or organization • 机构（或组织）的发展历程 »the court has had a chequered career. 该法院有着坎坷的发展历程。 [as modifier] working permanently in or committed to a particular profession • 职业的；尽职的 »a career diplomat. 一位职业外交官。 [as modifier] (of a woman) interested in pursuing a profession rather than devoting all her time to childcare and housekeeping • 职业妇女的 ◙ verb 1. [no obj., with adverbial of direction] move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction • （不加控制地）猛冲 »the coach careered across the road and went through a hedge. 这辆马车失控地冲过马路，撞出树篱。
【IDIOMS】
◘ in full career 1. (archaic)at full speed • [古] 全速
【语源】
1. mid 16th cent. (denoting a road or racecourse): from French carrière, from Italian carriera, based on Latin carrus 'wheeled vehicle'