participant
Meaning: A person who takes part in an activity or event
A participant is someone who takes part in or is involved in an activity, event, or situation. The word is commonly used in formal contexts such as research studies, competitions, meetings, and programmes. It implies active involvement rather than passive observation. The verb form is 'participate' and the related noun is 'participation'.
Examples
- All participants in the study were asked to sign a consent form. 所有研究参与者都被要求签署同意书。A todos los participantes del estudio se les pidió que firmaran un formulario de consentimiento.研究のすべての参加者は同意書に署名するよう求められた。연구의 모든 참가자는 동의서에 서명하도록 요청받았다.
- The workshop had over fifty participants from different countries. 这个研讨会有来自不同国家的五十多名参与者。El taller tuvo más de cincuenta participantes de diferentes países.ワークショップには50人以上の参加者が様々な国から集まった。워크숍에는 다양한 국가에서 50명 이상의 참가자가 모였다.
- Participants must register before the deadline. 参与者必须在截止日期前注册。Los participantes deben registrarse antes de la fecha límite.参加者は締め切りまでに登録する必要があります。참가자는 마감일까지 등록해야 합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'participantem', present participle of 'participare' meaning 'to share in', from 'particeps' (sharing), from 'pars' (part) and 'capere' (to take). Related to 'participate'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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