writer
/ˈraɪtə/ · /ˈraɪtər/
CEFR level A1Topic ArtsWord #780 in the learning path
作家；作者
Definitions
n. someone who writes books, articles, or other texts
作家；作者
Example
The writer filled her notebook while waiting for the train.
那位作家等火车时，把笔记本写得满满的。
A skilled writer can make complex environmental issues accessible to readers without oversimplifying the scientific evidence.
优秀的作者能让读者理解复杂的环境问题，同时不过度简化科学证据。
Collocations
- professional writer
- travel writer
- freelance writer
- short-story writer
Word family
- write (v.)
- writing (n.)
- written (adj.)
Synonyms
- author
Usage tip
writer范围较广；author常指某部作品的作者。
FAQ
- What does writer mean?
- someone who writes books, articles, or other texts
- How is writer pronounced?
- UK /ˈraɪtə/, US /ˈraɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
