librarian
UK/lai'brєәriәn/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A person trained to manage a library and help people find materials
图书馆员，图书管理员
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlibrarybook
+
-anone who, relating to
=librarian
library + -an (one who) = the person in charge of a library. Built straight on library, so the meaning is transparent — but the spelling and stress catch learners out: it's lai-BRAIR-ian, and the second r (libr-ar-ian) must not be dropped.
Usage Guide
- Pronounced lai-BRAIR-ee-uhn — keep both r's; 'libarian' is a common misspelling/mispronunciation.
- Common compounds name the role: reference librarian, head librarian, school librarian, research librarian.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The librarian helped me track down a rare 19th-century atlas.
- 2.
Ask the reference librarian if you can't find the journal.
- 3.
He works as a school librarian and runs the reading club.