typist
UK/'taipist/US
C2
Definitions
n.
A person who types documents, especially as their job.
打字员
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtyp (type, to strike keys) + -ist (one who) = 'one who types.' See type (verb).
Root type still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.skilled typist熟练的打字员
- 2.professional typist专业打字员
- 3.touch typist盲打打字员
Example Sentences
- 1.
She worked as a typist before computers were common.
- 2.
A fast touch typist rarely looks at the keyboard.