mentor
To advise or train someone, especially a younger or less experienced person, over a sustained period of time. It involves a relationship where a more knowledgeable individual shares expertise and guidance to support the personal or professional development of another.
Beispiele
3 von 5My older brother mentored me while I was learning to play the guitar during my summer break.
My older brother provided guidance and instruction while I was learning guitar during the summer.
The organization encourages senior executives to mentor underprivileged youth in the community.
The group urges high-level managers to provide professional guidance to disadvantaged young people.
I've been mentoring some of the new guys at the skatepark lately to help them with their tricks.
I have been helping and teaching the new arrivals at the skatepark recently.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
In Greek mythology, 'Mentor' was the name of the wise friend Odysseus left in charge of his son Telemachus. Think of a 'Men-tor' as a 'Man who tours' you through life.
Schnelles Quiz
The CEO agreed to ________ the intern to help her develop strong leadership skills.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: mentor
Beispiele
My older brother mentored me while I was learning to play the guitar during my summer break.
everydayMy older brother provided guidance and instruction while I was learning guitar during the summer.
The organization encourages senior executives to mentor underprivileged youth in the community.
formalThe group urges high-level managers to provide professional guidance to disadvantaged young people.
I've been mentoring some of the new guys at the skatepark lately to help them with their tricks.
informalI have been helping and teaching the new arrivals at the skatepark recently.
Professor Smith mentored several graduate students throughout their doctoral research projects.
academicProfessor Smith provided academic supervision and guidance to PhD students during their research.
The company's new program pairs senior staff with junior employees who they will mentor for six months.
businessThe corporate initiative matches experienced staff with new workers to provide professional coaching.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
mentor-mentee relationship
the professional bond between the advisor and the person being advised
serve as a mentor
to act in the capacity of an experienced advisor
a seasoned mentor
an advisor with a great deal of experience
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Coaching is usually task-oriented and short-term, whereas mentoring is relationship-oriented and long-term.
Teaching involves a formal curriculum and specific lessons, while mentoring focuses on holistic growth and career pathing.
Nutzungshinweise
As a verb, 'mentor' is used transitively, meaning it must have an object (the person being mentored). It is highly common in corporate and academic settings to describe career development.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'mentor' as a noun when they mean 'mentee'. Remember that the mentor is the teacher, and the mentee is the student.
Merkhilfe
In Greek mythology, 'Mentor' was the name of the wise friend Odysseus left in charge of his son Telemachus. Think of a 'Men-tor' as a 'Man who tours' you through life.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the character Mentor in Homer's 'Odyssey', whose name became synonymous with a trusted advisor.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western business cultures, having a mentor is considered essential for climbing the corporate ladder and navigating office politics.
Schnelles Quiz
The CEO agreed to ________ the intern to help her develop strong leadership skills.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: mentor
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