mem·ber·ship/`mɛmbəˏʃɪp; ˈmembəʃɪp/ n 1 [U] when you are a member of a group or organization 会员身分; 会员资格: + ofBrE 【英】， + inAmE 【美】: I forgot to renew my membership in the sailing club. 我忘了重续我的航海俱乐部会员资格。 2 [singular 单数，U] the members of an organization, or the total number of members 全体会员; 会员总人数: The membership will vote for a chairman tonight. 全体会员将于今晚投票选出主席。 an increase in membership 会员人数的增长