editor
UK/'editə/US/'editә/
NGSL 2kIELTSA2
Definitions
n.
A person who reviews, corrects, and prepares written or recorded material for publication
编辑，主编
n.
A software tool for creating or modifying files, code, or media
（软件）编辑器
Root Breakdown
Root-derivededitgive
+
-orone who does, agent
=editor
edit (give out / publish) + -or (one who) = the person whose job is to 'give a text out' to the public — preparing and releasing it. The software sense (text editor, code editor) reuses the same idea: a tool for producing finished content.
Common Collocations
- 1.editor-in-chief总编辑
- 2.senior editor高级编辑
- 3.video editor视频剪辑师
- 4.code editor代码编辑器
Example Sentences
- 1.
The editor cut three paragraphs to make the article sharper.
- 2.
She was promoted to editor-in-chief of the magazine.
- 3.
Open the file in a code editor to fix the typo.