
author
/ˈɔːθə/ · /ˈɔːθər/
CEFR level A2Topic ArtsWord #1780 in the learning path
作者;作家
Definitions
n. A person who writes books, articles, or other written works.
作者;作家
v. To write a book, report, or other written work.
撰写;创作
Example
The author answered questions about her new adventure novel.
这位作者回答了有关她新出版的冒险小说的问题。
An author can challenge social attitudes by presenting familiar problems through the experiences of unfamiliar characters.
作者可以借助陌生人物的经历呈现熟悉的问题,从而挑战社会观念。
Collocations
- the author of a novel
- a bestselling author
- author a report
Word family
- authorship (n.)
- coauthor (n.)
Synonyms
- writer
Usage tip
“……的作者”用the author of;也可作动词。
FAQ
- What does author mean?
- A person who writes books, articles, or other written works. To write a book, report, or other written work.
- How is author pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːθə/, US /ˈɔːθər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.