professional
/prəˈfeʃənəl/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #1977 in the learning path
专业的；职业的
Definitions
adj. Relating to skilled work or an activity done for payment.
专业的；职业的
adj. Showing the skill and behaviour expected of a trained worker.
专业得体的；称职的
n. Someone trained for skilled work or paid to perform.
专业人士；职业选手
Example
We hired a professional photographer for our wedding.
我们为婚礼聘请了一位专业摄影师。
Continuous professional development helps teachers adapt their methods to changing student needs and new educational technologies.
持续的专业发展帮助教师调整教学方法，以适应学生需求的变化和新的教育技术。
Collocations
- professional advice
- professional development
- professional athlete
- healthcare professional
Word family
- profession (n.)
- professionally (adv.)
- professionalism (n.)
- unprofessional (adj.)
Antonyms
- amateur
- unprofessional
Usage tip
与amateur对比强调职业；形容态度时强调专业得体。
FAQ
- What does professional mean?
- Relating to skilled work or an activity done for payment. Showing the skill and behaviour expected of a trained worker. Someone trained for skilled work or paid to perform.
- How is professional pronounced?
- UK /prəˈfeʃənəl/, US /prəˈfeʃənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
