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.
예시
3 / 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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
The word comes from the Latin 'amare' (to love). An amateur does it for the love of it, not the money.
빠른 퀴즈
Despite being an ________, her paintings sold for thousands of dollars at the local gallery.
정답!
정답은: amateur
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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.
자주 혼동되는 단어
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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'amateurish' when they mean 'amateur'. 'Amateurish' is almost always negative (bad quality), while 'amateur' can simply describe a status.
암기 팁
The word comes from the Latin 'amare' (to love). An amateur does it for the love of it, not the money.
어원
From the French word 'amateur', which stems from the Latin 'amator' meaning 'lover' or 'devotee'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
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.
빠른 퀴즈
Despite being an ________, her paintings sold for thousands of dollars at the local gallery.
정답!
정답은: amateur
관련 어휘
관련 단어
annul
C1To officially declare a legal agreement, decision, or marriage invalid and void, treating it as if it never existed. It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to revoke the legitimacy of an act or contract.
anomaly
C1An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It is frequently used in scientific, technical, or statistical contexts to describe a data point or occurrence that does not fit an established pattern.
antagonist
C1To act in opposition to someone or something, or to provoke hostility and anger through specific actions or behavior. It involves intentionally or unintentionally creating an adversary or causing someone to become unfriendly.
anthology
C1A published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing, often from different authors. It can also refer to a collection of musical works or films that share a common theme or style.
antipathy
C1A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something. It often describes an instinctive or long-standing emotional opposition rather than a temporary annoyance.
antithesis
C1The antithesis is a person or thing that is the direct or polar opposite of someone or something else. It also refers to a rhetorical device where two contrasting ideas are placed together in a balanced grammatical structure to achieve a contrasting effect.
amalgamate
C1To combine or unite multiple components, organizations, or ideas into a single, integrated whole. It describes a process where the original parts merge to form a larger, unified entity.
ameliorate
C1To make something bad or unsatisfactory better, more tolerable, or more effective. It is frequently used in formal contexts to describe improving social conditions, medical symptoms, or structural problems.
amenable
C1Amenable describes a person who is willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion, or a situation/thing that is capable of being acted upon in a particular way. It implies a cooperative attitude or a susceptibility to a specific process, authority, or treatment.
anxious
C1A state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also describe a strong desire or eagerness to do something, often accompanied by a sense of tension.
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