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layman

UK/ˈleɪmən/US/'leimәn/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

A person who is not a member of the clergy, or not an expert in a particular field.

外行;门外汉;非神职人员

Root Breakdown

Native English
laymanother
=layman

Common Collocations

  • 1.terms for layman为普通人解释的术语
  • 2.layman's explanation外行人的解释

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    As a layman, I struggle to understand the technical medical terminology.

  • 2.

    The lawyer explained the law in simple terms for the layman to understand.

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