poet
/ˈpəʊɪt/ · /ˈpoʊət/
CEFR level B1Topic ArtsWord #1968 in the learning path
诗人
Definitions
n. a person who writes poems
诗人
Example
The poet read her latest work beside the fireplace.
这位诗人在壁炉旁朗读了她的最新作品。
A poet can challenge social attitudes by expressing familiar experiences in unexpected and emotionally powerful ways.
诗人可以用出人意料且富有感染力的方式表达日常体验，从而挑战社会观念。
Collocations
- a celebrated poet
- a contemporary poet
- a poet's work
Word family
- poem (n.)
- poetry (n.)
- poetic (adj.)
- poetically (adv.)
Usage tip
poet指诗人，poem指一首诗，poetry统称诗歌。
FAQ
- What does poet mean?
- a person who writes poems
- How is poet pronounced?
- UK /ˈpəʊɪt/, US /ˈpoʊət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
