horticulturist
UK/,hɔrtɪ'kʌltʃərɪst/US/.hɒ:ti'kʌltʃәrist/
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Definitions
n.
An expert in growing and cultivating plants and gardens.
园艺家；园艺师。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhorticultur-garden
+
-istcultivate, grow, tend, worship
=horticulturist
horticulture + -ist (one who) = a gardening expert. Transparent derivative of horticulture.
Common Collocations
- 1.experienced horticulturist有经验的园艺师
- 2.landscape horticulturist景观园艺师
Example Sentences
- 1.
The horticulturist recommended planting bulbs in early autumn.
- 2.
A skilled horticulturist can revive almost any dying plant.