novice
Meaning: A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
Novice describes someone at the very beginning of learning a skill, profession, or discipline. It is widely used across contexts — from sports and computing to religious life, where it specifically refers to a person preparing to take monastic vows. Unlike 'beginner,' which is entirely neutral, novice can carry a slight implication of naivety or vulnerability. It commonly collocates with 'driver,' 'user,' 'gardener,' and 'programmer.'
Examples
- The climbing wall has routes suitable for novices as well as experienced climbers. 这面攀岩墙设有适合初学者和经验丰富的攀岩者的路线。El rocódromo tiene rutas adecuadas tanto para principiantes como para escaladores experimentados.そのクライミングウォールには、初心者にも経験者にも適したルートが用意されている。그 클라이밍 벽에는 초보자와 숙련자 모두에게 적합한 루트가 마련되어 있다.
- As a novice in the kitchen, she relied heavily on step-by-step recipe guides. 作为厨房里的新手,她非常依赖步骤详细的食谱指南。Como novata en la cocina, dependía en gran medida de recetas con instrucciones paso a paso.台所では初心者だった彼女は、手順が詳しく書かれたレシピに大きく頼っていた。주방에서는 초보였던 그녀는 단계별 레시피 안내서에 크게 의존했다.
- The training programme was designed to bring novices up to a competent standard within six months. 该培训项目旨在六个月内将新手培养到胜任水平。El programa de formación estaba diseñado para llevar a los principiantes a un nivel competente en seis meses.その研修プログラムは、初心者を6か月以内に一定の技能水準に到達させることを目的としていた。그 교육 프로그램은 초보자를 6개월 이내에 유능한 수준으로 끌어올리도록 설계되었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: education, professional, general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French novice, from Latin novicius (new, inexperienced), from novus (new). Originally used in monastic contexts for a person admitted to a religious order on probation before taking vows.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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