amateur怎么读,是什么意思,单词翻译、读音
英语单词:amateur
意思翻译
amateur
adjective uk/ˈæm.ə.tər/ us/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/
C1 业余爱好的,非职业的
taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job
an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian 业余天文学爱好者/拳击手/历史学爱好者
He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional. 40岁之前他一直是个业余歌手,之后才转为职业歌手。
Compare: professional adjective
业余的;(尤指)业余体育运动的 relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money
amateur athletics 业余运动员 More 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.
amateur
noun [ C ] uk/ˈæm.ə.tər/ us/ˈæm.ə.t̬ʃɚ/
C1 业余爱好者;业余运动员
a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job
This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals. 这次网球锦标赛业余运动员和职业运动员都可以参加。
Compare: professional adjective
C1 disapproving外行;粗通(某一行)的人
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. 我有活也再不给他们干了,简直就是一帮外行。