youngster
/ˈjʌŋstə/ · /ˈjʌŋstər/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5399 in the learning path
孩子；年轻人
Definitions
n. A child or young person.
孩子；年轻人
Example
A cheerful youngster helped me pick up the apples.
一个开朗的孩子帮我捡起了那些苹果。
Community sports programmes give youngsters opportunities to develop teamwork skills and build friendships outside school.
社区体育项目让青少年有机会培养团队协作能力，并在校外建立友谊。
Collocations
- local youngsters
- talented youngsters
- a group of youngsters
Word family
- young (adj.)
- youth (n.)
- youthful (adj.)
Synonyms
- child
- young person
Usage tip
男女皆可指，语气较随意；正式写作可用young people。
FAQ
- What does youngster mean?
- A child or young person.
- How is youngster pronounced?
- UK /ˈjʌŋstə/, US /ˈjʌŋstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
