amateurism
UK/'æmətərɪzəm/US/'æmәtә:rizm/
B2
Definitions
n.
The principle or practice of taking part in an activity for love rather than money; non-professional status.
业余精神；非职业性参与。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedamateurlove
+
-ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=amateurism
amateur + -ism (principle, practice) = the ideal of doing something for love, not pay — especially in sport.
Common Collocations
- 1.spirit of amateurism业余精神
- 2.ideal of amateurism业余理想
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Olympics long upheld the ideal of amateurism.
- 2.
Strict amateurism barred athletes from earning prize money.