the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money

He's hoping for a career in the police force/as a police officer. 他希望当一名警察。

When he retires he will be able to look back over a brilliant career (= a working life that has been very successful). 等退休的时候，他可以回顾自己光辉灿烂的职业生涯。

It helps if you can move a few rungs up the career ladder before taking time off to have a baby. 如果你能在事业的阶梯上再攀登几级然后再去休假生小孩，那样会好一些。

I took this new job because I felt that the career prospects were much better. 我接受了这份新工作，因为我觉得它的职业前景更好。

Judith is very career-minded/-oriented (= gives a lot of attention to her job). 朱迪丝事业心很强。

Compare: calling

(especially of a vehicle) to move fast and in a way that is out of control

The coach careered down a slope and collided with a bank. 长途汽车冲下山坡，撞到了土埂上。