单词 | pro |
释义 | pro (proʊ ) Word forms: pros 1. countable noun A pro is a professional. [informal] In the professional theater, there is a tremendous need to prove that you're a pro. I have enjoyed playing with some of the top pros from Europe and America. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A pro player is a professional sportsman or woman. You can also use pro to refer to sports that are played by professional sportsmen or women. [US] ...a former college and pro basketball player. Corsin played pro football for nine years. 3. preposition If you are pro a particular course of action or belief, you agree with it or support it. [mainly British] I'm one of the few that's very pro performance-related pay. 4. pros and cons phrase The pros and cons of something are its advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision. They sat for hours debating the pros and cons of setting up their own firm. Motherhood has both its pros and cons. pro- (proʊ- ) prefix You can add pro- to adjectives and nouns in order to form adjectives that describe people who support or admire a particular person, system, or idea. He was at the forefront of the pro-democracy campaign in the country. Younger voters are strongly pro-European. The mood of the crowd was essentially pro-Murray. Collocations: pro fight The 35-year-old (right) aims to land a major belt in only her fifth pro fight. The Sun We had a few guys that passed it that would never be good candidates for a pro fight. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had his last recorded pro fight in 1935. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has won all 14 of his pro fights since moving up in 2016. The Sun Surprisingly, he had only 37 pro fights but had he been fighting today he would definitely be a world champion. The Sun He'll also have plenty of footballing experiences not too many bosses in the pro ranks will have dealt with. The Sun Both are enjoying stunning debut seasons in the pro ranks. Times, Sunday Times He then set his sights on the pro ranks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He registered a 29-7 amateur record before turning to the pro ranks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He fought limited opposition throughout his career, and was unable to compete at the higher levels of the pro ranks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They're the only pro team in town and are sorely missed right now. canada.com He's riding for a pro team, each member working together to help one teammate win. Globe and Mail How can you have a strong soccer market and not have a pro team? Houston Chronicle If you are in or close to a major metropolitan area with pro teams, your chances are multiplied. Christianity Today I think we're still one of the few pro teams that write off a night after the game for the players. Times,Sunday Times She's a real pro at crowd-pleasing covers. Times, Sunday Times He's a winner, a real pro. Times, Sunday Times But the surfing sequences (featuring real pros) remain mesmerising. Times, Sunday Times As a seasoned pro, you know the practical value of lots of layers (especially jackets with removable linings), and high-tech fabrics are essential for you. Times, Sunday Times He's a seasoned pro and has taken me under his wing. Times, Sunday Times It's no wonder, then, that just three years on from her self-titled debut solo album, the singer who describes her sound as 'tropical pop' comes off like a seasoned pro. The Sun A seasoned pro at the top of his game. Globe and Mail Even a seasoned pro can get first-day nerves. Times, Sunday Times He is terrific in the dressing room and a top pro. The Sun (2010) Here is a horse who needs teaching by a top pro. The Sun (2010) He is a top pro, so it was good to be around him. The Sun (2016) She weighed the pros and cons and made a bad choice. Times, Sunday Times I made a dispassionate, military-style analysis of our options, weighing the pros and cons. Times, Sunday Times Where should students begin when weighing the pros and cons of each? Times, Sunday Times The sharp drop in employment tribunal cases after the introduction of fees to launch a claim has reversed, with disgruntled employees weighing the pros and cons of pursuing their bosses. Times, Sunday Times I think they should weigh the pros and cons before passing judgement. Outlook India |
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