amateur
英 /ˈæmətə/ 美 /ˈæmətʃər/
- n. 业余爱好者Someone who pursues an activity for pleasure rather than pay.
- adj. 业余的Done for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
- n. 外行；生手Someone who lacks skill or experience in an activity.
Although an amateur, she takes beautiful photographs of birds.
虽然是业余爱好者，她拍的鸟类照片却很漂亮。
Amateur sports clubs provide affordable opportunities for physical activity and help strengthen relationships within local communities.
业余体育俱乐部提供费用低廉的锻炼机会，并有助于加强社区居民之间的联系。
搭配
amateur photographer 业余摄影爱好者amateur athlete 业余运动员amateur theatre 业余戏剧活动complete amateur 完全的外行
辨析提示
amateur通常指非职业者，不一定表示水平低。
词族
amateurish (adj.)、amateurism (n.)
反义 professional
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