editor
Meaning: A person who prepares text for publication; software for editing
An editor is a person who prepares written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or modifying it. In journalism, the editor is in charge of a newspaper or magazine section. It also refers to software for creating or modifying content (text editor, video editor). 'Editorial' relates to editing or the opinion section of a publication.
Examples
- She works as an editor at a publishing house. 她在一家出版社担任编辑。Ella trabaja como editora en una editorial.彼女は出版社で編集者として働いている。그녀는 출판사에서 편집자로 일하고 있다.
- The editor decided to run the story on the front page. 主编决定将这篇报道放在头版。El editor decidió publicar la historia en primera plana.編集長はその記事を一面に載せることにした。편집장은 그 기사를 1면에 싣기로 결정했다.
- Which text editor do you recommend for coding? 你推荐哪个文本编辑器用于编程?¿Qué editor de texto recomiendas para programar?コーディングにはどのテキストエディターをお勧めしますか?코딩에는 어떤 텍스트 에디터를 추천하시나요?
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'editor' meaning 'one who puts forth', from 'editus', past participle of 'edere' (to put out, publish), from 'e-' (out) and 'dare' (to give). Related to 'edition' and 'edit'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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