late 14c., "order, request, directive," from Old French assignement "(legal) assignment (of dower, etc.)," from Late Latin assignamentum, noun of action from Latin assignare (see assign). Meaning "appointment to office" is mid-15c.; that of "a task assigned" (to someone) is from c. 1848.
权威例句
1. Characteristically, he worked hard at the assignment.
他一如既往地认真完成分派的任务。
2. He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment.
当接到额外的任务时,他过度紧张.
3. A brave fighter never shrinks from danger in executing an assignment.
一个英勇的战士在执行任务时决不害怕危险.
4. For a man of Harry's ability, that assignment was plain sailing.
对于具有哈里这种才能的人来说, 那样的任务能顺利完成.
5. The draft consists of those best qualified for the special assignment.