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/ˈɔːθə/ · /ˈɔːθər/

CEFR level A2Topic ArtsWord #1780 in the learning path

作者;作家

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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.

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