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单词 Kiwanis
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Definition of Kiwanis in English:

Kiwanis

(also Kiwanis Club)
noun kɪˈwɑːnɪskəˈwɑnəs
  • A North American society of business and professional people formed to maintain commercial ethics and as a social and charitable organization.

    基瓦尼斯俱乐部(北美工商业人士及专业人员为维护商业道德而组成的社团,同时也是一个社交和慈善组织)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Deborah Hall, a former staff member of Kiwanis, said that in 2002 the centre lost 104 employees out of a total of 264.
    • Becoming a member of those tried and true stand-bys like Rotary and Kiwanis are still good places to meet and get involved in community and civic activities.
    • I joined Kiwanis, ran for office in the Jaycees and took power lunches at the Holiday Inn.
    • International fraternal groups such as the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Kiwanis have a presence in the country.
    • The company encourages local activism from its employees on many levels, from participation in local groups such as the Kiwanis, Jaycees, and Lions Clubs to involvement in political office.

Derivatives

  • Kiwanian

  • adjective & noun
    • Dick is a very dedicated Kiwanian who is always willing to step up and help out.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If Kiwanians are, indeed, people who serve the needs of others, then Thomas is, without a doubt, the person who deserves to be the Kiwanian of the Year.
      • The person to be honored can be any Kiwanian who has distinguished him or herself either in Kiwanis work, in public service, or in his or her field of endeavor or profession.
      • This gives new Kiwanians an opportunity to learn more about the Foundation through its gift-giving programs.

Origin

Early 20th century: of unknown origin.

Rhymes

harness

Definition of Kiwanis in US English:

Kiwanis

(also Kiwanis Club)
nounkəˈwänəskəˈwɑnəs
  • A North American society of business and professional people formed to maintain commercial ethics and as a social and charitable organization.

    基瓦尼斯俱乐部(北美工商业人士及专业人员为维护商业道德而组成的社团,同时也是一个社交和慈善组织)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I joined Kiwanis, ran for office in the Jaycees and took power lunches at the Holiday Inn.
    • International fraternal groups such as the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Kiwanis have a presence in the country.
    • Becoming a member of those tried and true stand-bys like Rotary and Kiwanis are still good places to meet and get involved in community and civic activities.
    • Deborah Hall, a former staff member of Kiwanis, said that in 2002 the centre lost 104 employees out of a total of 264.
    • The company encourages local activism from its employees on many levels, from participation in local groups such as the Kiwanis, Jaycees, and Lions Clubs to involvement in political office.

Origin

Early 20th century: of unknown origin.

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