essayist
/ˈeseɪɪst/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #5535 in the learning path
散文作家；随笔作家
Definitions
n. a writer of short pieces exploring particular subjects
散文作家；随笔作家
Example
The essayist described her childhood with warmth and humour.
这位散文作家温暖而幽默地描写了自己的童年。
An influential essayist can encourage readers to question social assumptions through personal reflection and careful argument.
有影响力的随笔作家可以通过个人反思和严谨论证，促使读者质疑社会中的惯常观念。
Collocations
- a literary essayist
- a celebrated essayist
- a novelist and essayist
Word family
- essay (n.)
Usage tip
指以散文或随笔创作为业者，不泛指写作文的学生。
FAQ
- What does essayist mean?
- a writer of short pieces exploring particular subjects
- How is essayist pronounced?
- UK /ˈeseɪɪst/, US /ˈeseɪɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
