lexicographer
/ˌleksɪˈkɒɡrəfə/ · /ˌleksɪˈkɑːɡrəfər/
CEFR level C2Topic EducationWord #7060 in the learning path
词典编纂者
Definitions
n. someone who writes or edits dictionaries
词典编纂者
Example
My aunt works as a lexicographer for a small publisher.
我姑姑在一家小出版社做词典编纂工作。
A lexicographer examines authentic language use to ensure that dictionary definitions reflect contemporary meanings accurately.
词典编纂者研究真实的语言使用情况，以确保词典释义准确反映当代词义。
Collocations
- work as a lexicographer
- a team of lexicographers
- a bilingual lexicographer
Word family
- lexicography (n.)
- lexicographic (adj.)
- lexicographical (adj.)
Usage tip
指编写或修订词典的人，不泛指语言学家。
FAQ
- What does lexicographer mean?
- someone who writes or edits dictionaries
- How is lexicographer pronounced?
- UK /ˌleksɪˈkɒɡrəfə/, US /ˌleksɪˈkɑːɡrəfər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
