layman
/ˈleɪmən/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6637 in the learning path
外行；非专业人士
Definitions
n. someone without specialist knowledge of a particular subject
外行；非专业人士
n. a male religious member who is not a priest or minister
普通男信徒
Example
The mechanic explained the problem in layman's terms.
修理工用通俗易懂的话解释了这个问题。
Scientific reports should include summaries that a layman can understand without specialist training.
科学报告应附有摘要，让未受专业训练的普通人也能看懂。
Collocations
- in layman's terms
- explain to a layman
Word family
- lay (adj.)
- layperson (n.)
- laypeople (n.)
Synonyms
- non-specialist
Antonyms
- expert
- specialist
Usage tip
泛指非专业人士时，layperson更具性别包容性。
FAQ
- What does layman mean?
- someone without specialist knowledge of a particular subject a male religious member who is not a priest or minister
- How is layman pronounced?
- UK /ˈleɪmən/, US /ˈleɪmən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
