| 单词 | amateur |
| 释义 | amateur —amateur /ˈæm.ə.tər/ aep /-tʃɚ/ adjective C1 taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job: » an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian» He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.→ COMPARE PROFESSIONAL(Cf. ↑professional) adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Enthusiasts , ↑AdmirersF0 relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money: » amateur athleticsThesaurus+: ↑Competing in sport , ↑Competing and contending (non-sporting)• • • Extra Examples:» The firm produces kits for amateur car constructors.» an amateur photographer» an amateur dramatic society» amateur theatricals» He's in charge of wardrobe at the local amateur theatre. -t̬ʃɚ/ noun [C] C1 a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job: » This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.→ COMPARE PROFESSIONAL(Cf. ↑professional) adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Enthusiasts , ↑AdmirersC1 DISAPPROVING someone who does not have much skill in what they do: » I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs.Thesaurus+: ↑Inability and awkwardness |
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