geneticist
UK/dʒɪ'netɪsɪst/US/dʒi'netisist/
C2
Definitions
n.
A scientist who specializes in genetics
遗传学家
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgeneticbirth, produce, kind
+
-istone who practices, believer in
=geneticist
genetic + -ist (one who) = a specialist in genetics. Transparent; see genetics.
Common Collocations
- 1.clinical geneticist临床遗传学家
- 2.molecular geneticist分子遗传学家
- 3.leading geneticist顶尖遗传学家
Example Sentences
- 1.
The geneticist explained how the trait is inherited.
- 2.
She trained as a clinical geneticist.