amateur

'æmәtә

高考六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 3

n. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
n. an athlete who does not play for pay
s. engaged in as a pastime

n. 业余爱好者, 外行, 爱好者
[电] 业余家

Collins 星级

5,030

BNC 频率

5,795

使用频率

amateur 源自法语，包含词根 amat（意为“爱”），表示对某事物的热爱或兴趣。可以记作“爱好者”。

例句

1. The amateur photographer took stunning pictures during the sunset.

这位业余摄影师在日落时拍摄了令人惊叹的照片。

2. She joined an amateur soccer team to improve her skills.

她加入了一支业余足球队以提高自己的技能。

3. Many amateur musicians perform at local events for fun.

许多业余音乐家在当地活动中表演以找乐子。