scholar
Meaning: A person who studies a subject in great depth; an expert in an academic field
A scholar is someone who has deep knowledge of a particular subject, usually through extensive study at a high academic level. It also refers to a student who has been awarded a scholarship. 'Scholarly' is the adjective describing academic work, and 'scholarship' refers to both academic study and financial awards for students.
Examples
- She is a respected scholar of medieval literature. 她是一位受人尊敬的中世纪文学学者。Es una respetada erudita de literatura medieval.彼女は中世文学の尊敬される学者です。그녀는 중세 문학 분야에서 존경받는 학자입니다.
- The Rhodes Scholar programme sends students to Oxford University. 罗德奖学金项目将学生送往牛津大学。El programa de Becarios Rhodes envía estudiantes a la Universidad de Oxford.ローズ奨学金プログラムは学生をオックスフォード大学に送ります。로즈 장학금 프로그램은 학생들을 옥스퍼드 대학교에 보냅니다.
- He's no scholar, but he has plenty of common sense. 他不是学者,但他有很多常识。No es ningún erudito, pero tiene mucho sentido común.彼は学者ではありませんが、常識は十分にあります。그는 학자는 아니지만 상식이 풍부합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'scolere', from Medieval Latin 'scholaris', from Latin 'schola' (school), from Greek 'skhole' meaning 'leisure, spare time' — the Greeks believed learning required leisure. Related to 'school'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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