Wordiyoamateur
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæmətə(r)/🇺🇸 US/'æmәtә/
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Definitions
n.
A person who pursues an activity for pleasure rather than professionally; someone lacking professional skill.
业余爱好者；外行
adj.
Non-professional; done by or involving people who are not paid or fully skilled.
业余的；非专业的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.amateur photographer业余摄影师
- 2.amateur athlete业余运动员
- 3.amateur hour业余表现
Example Sentences
- 1.
He is an amateur photographer who takes pictures on weekends.
- 2.
He started as an amateur photographer before becoming a professional.
- 3.
The amateur chess tournament attracted hundreds of young players.