amateur
A person who engages in a pursuit, such as a sport, art, or science, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis. While it can describe someone who does something for the love of it, it is also frequently used to imply a lack of professional skill or standards.
أمثلة
3 من 5As an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.
As an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.
The regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.
The regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.
I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.
I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
The word comes from the Latin 'amare' (to love). An amateur does it for the love of it, not the money.
اختبار سريع
Despite being an ________, her paintings sold for thousands of dollars at the local gallery.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: amateur
أمثلة
As an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.
everydayAs an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.
The regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.
formalThe regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.
I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.
informalI'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.
Scholars have noted that the contributions of Victorian amateurs were pivotal to the development of archaeology.
academicScholars have noted that the contributions of Victorian amateurs were pivotal to the development of archaeology.
We cannot afford to look like amateurs in front of the investors; the presentation must be flawless.
businessWe cannot afford to look like amateurs in front of the investors; the presentation must be flawless.
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
Amateur hour
A situation where people show a lack of professional skill or judgment.
For the rank amateur
Intended for someone with no experience at all.
Purely amateur
Done strictly for enjoyment without any financial motive.
يُخلط عادةً مع
A novice is a beginner who is still learning, whereas an amateur may be highly skilled but simply doesn't get paid.
A dilettante has a superficial interest in a subject, while an amateur may be deeply dedicated and serious.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The word can be neutral or positive (indicating passion/love for a subject) or derogatory (suggesting a lack of competence). Context is key to determining the intended tone.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use 'amateurish' when they mean 'amateur'. 'Amateurish' is almost always negative (bad quality), while 'amateur' can simply describe a status.
نصيحة للحفظ
The word comes from the Latin 'amare' (to love). An amateur does it for the love of it, not the money.
أصل الكلمة
From the French word 'amateur', which stems from the Latin 'amator' meaning 'lover' or 'devotee'.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many sports, such as the Olympics, there was historically a very sharp distinction between amateur and professional athletes, though this has largely disappeared in modern times.
اختبار سريع
Despite being an ________, her paintings sold for thousands of dollars at the local gallery.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: amateur
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