professor
A high-ranking academic who teaches and conducts research at a university or college. They are typically experts in a specific field of study and often hold an advanced degree like a PhD.
例文
3 / 5I need to meet with my professor during office hours to discuss the upcoming exam.
I need to meet with my university teacher during designated hours to discuss the test.
Professor Williams has published over fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The high-ranking academic Williams has released many papers in professional journals.
My psych prof is super chill and doesn't mind if we show up a few minutes late.
My psychology teacher is very relaxed and doesn't care about slight tardiness.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who 'FESSes' (confesses/declares) their knowledge to a class.
クイックテスト
The ______ of Chemistry stayed late to help the students with their laboratory experiment.
正解！
正解は： professor
例文
I need to meet with my professor during office hours to discuss the upcoming exam.
everydayI need to meet with my university teacher during designated hours to discuss the test.
Professor Williams has published over fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
formalThe high-ranking academic Williams has released many papers in professional journals.
My psych prof is super chill and doesn't mind if we show up a few minutes late.
informalMy psychology teacher is very relaxed and doesn't care about slight tardiness.
The professor emeritus was invited to give the keynote speech at the international conference.
academicThe retired distinguished academic was asked to give the main presentation at the meeting.
Our firm frequently consults with a business professor to analyze market trends.
businessOur company often talks to a university business expert to study market patterns.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
professor emeritus
a retired professor who keeps their title as an honor
adjunct professor
a part-time or temporary university teacher
regius professor
a professor holding a chair founded by a royal patron
よく混同される語
A teacher generally works in primary or secondary schools, while a professor works at the university level.
In some systems, a lecturer is a lower rank than a professor, focusing more on teaching than research.
使い方のコツ
The word is used as a formal title (e.g., Professor Smith). In American English, it is often used broadly for any university instructor, whereas in British English, it is reserved for the highest academic rank.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget to capitalize 'Professor' when it is used as a title before a person's name. They also sometimes use it to refer to high school teachers, which is incorrect in English.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who 'FESSes' (confesses/declares) their knowledge to a class.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'profitieri', meaning to declare openly or claim to be an expert.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, a professor is a highly respected figure associated with intellectual authority and expertise.
クイックテスト
The ______ of Chemistry stayed late to help the students with their laboratory experiment.
正解！
正解は： professor
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