novice
/ˈnɒvɪs/ · /ˈnɑːvɪs/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #3304 in the learning path
新手；初学者
Definitions
n. someone with little experience in a particular activity
新手；初学者
Example
As a gardening novice, I often forget to water seedlings.
作为园艺新手，我常常忘记给幼苗浇水。
Structured mentoring can help a novice develop the confidence needed to manage a classroom effectively.
有系统的指导能帮助新手建立有效管理课堂所需的信心。
Collocations
- a complete novice
- a novice driver
- a novice at
Synonyms
- beginner
- newcomer
Antonyms
- expert
- veteran
Usage tip
表示某方面的新手，常用a novice at/in。
FAQ
- What does novice mean?
- someone with little experience in a particular activity
- How is novice pronounced?
- UK /ˈnɒvɪs/, US /ˈnɑːvɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
