How do you use "Journeyman" in a sentence?

He's been a journeyman—played for fifteen clubs. Journeyman striker finally finds a home. Proper journeyman—knows every changing room in the league.

Journeyman

Q: What does "Journeyman" mean?

Player who has played for many clubs. A 'journeyman' is a footballer who has played for many clubs throughout their career—not a star, but a reliable professional who keeps getting contracts. Can be admiring (reliable pro) or dismissive (not good enough to stay anywhere).

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Significado: Player who has played for many clubs.

效力过很多俱乐部的球员。

Jugador que ha militado en muchos clubes.

多くのクラブを渡り歩いてきた選手。

여러 클럽을 돌아다닌 선수.

A 'journeyman' is a footballer who has played for many clubs throughout their career—not a star, but a reliable professional who keeps getting contracts. Can be admiring (reliable pro) or dismissive (not good enough to stay anywhere).

「journeyman」是整个职业生涯效力过很多俱乐部的球员——不是球星，但是能不断拿到合同的可靠职业球员。可以是赞赏（可靠的职业球员）也可以是轻视（哪里都待不住）。

Un «journeyman» es un futbolista que ha jugado en muchos clubes a lo largo de su carrera: no es una estrella, pero es un profesional fiable que sigue consiguiendo contratos. Puede ser admirativo (profesional fiable) o despectivo (no es lo bastante bueno para quedarse en ningún sitio).

「journeyman」はキャリアを通じて多くのクラブでプレーしたフットボーラー——スターではないが、契約を得続ける頼りになるプロ。称賛（頼れるプロ）にも軽蔑（どこにも定着できない）にもなりうる。

'저니맨'은 커리어 내내 많은 클럽에서 뛴 축구 선수로, 스타는 아니지만 계속 계약을 따내는 믿음직한 프로다. 긍정적(믿음직한 프로) 또는 부정적(어디서도 오래 못 버틴다) 뉘앙스 모두 가능하다.

Ejemplos

He's been a journeyman—played for fifteen clubs.
他是个流浪球员——效力过十五家俱乐部
Es un trotamundos, ha jugado en quince clubes
「彼はジャーニーマンだ——15クラブでプレーした」
그는 저니맨이야——15개 클럽에서 뛰었어.
Journeyman striker finally finds a home.
流浪前锋终于找到了归属
El delantero trotamundos por fin encuentra un hogar
「渡り鳥のストライカーがついに居場所を見つけた」
떠돌이 스트라이커가 드디어 정착했다.
Proper journeyman—knows every changing room in the league.
真正的流浪球员——认识联赛里每一间更衣室
Un auténtico trotamundos, conoce todos los vestuarios de la liga
「まさにジャーニーマン——リーグのすべてのロッカールームを知っている」
진정한 저니맨——리그의 모든 라커룸을 알고 있다.

Pronunciación

/ˈdʒɜːnimən/

Guía de uso

Contexto: career, transfers, experience

Tono: descriptive, sometimes dismissive

✓ Correcto

Journeyman
流浪球员
trotamundos
ジャーニーマン
저니맨
Journeyman player
流浪型球员
jugador trotamundos
ジャーニーマン選手
저니맨 선수
Career journeyman
职业流浪球员
trotamundos de carrera
生涯ジャーニーマン
커리어 저니맨

✗ Incorrecto

Can imply not good enough—context matters
可能暗示实力不够——取决于语境
Puede insinuar que no es lo bastante bueno: depende del contexto
実力不足を暗示することもある——文脈次第
실력이 부족하다는 뜻일 수 있어 맥락이 중요하다

Errores comunes

Not always negative—can mean reliable professional

Origen e historia

From medieval craftsmen who travelled from place to place selling their skills. Football adopted it for players who move frequently. Can imply either reliability or lack of elite ability.

Etimología: Medieval: travelling craftsman (journey = day's travel)

Primera vez registrado: General term centuries old, football usage 20th century

Contexto cultural

Era: Medieval origin, football 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football careers

Regional notes: Global football term.

Variaciones

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