cheerleader

cheerleader — noun

1. someone in a uniformed group who stands in front of a sports audience and leads

1.名詞B1
釋義

someone in a uniformed group who stands in front of a sports audience and leads them in shouting encouragement for their team, using planned chants, dance steps, and bright objects such as pom-poms.

例句

Before the game, cheerleaders ran onto the field and led a loud chant for their team.

countable noun used with definite article

Aiko became a cheerleader for the local basketball team and learned all the routines by heart.

become + cheerleader + for + team

同義詞

文法句型

usually singular or plural

用法筆記

In American English this word is very common at school and college level. In British English the concept is less widespread, though the word is understood through film and television.

常見錯誤

❌The cheerleader squad practiced until late.
✅The cheerleading squad practiced until late.
💡The squad itself is a 'cheerleading squad' or 'cheer squad'; the people in it are 'cheerleaders'.

2. a person who gives strong and vocal support to a particular idea, project, perso

2.名詞B2
釋義

a person who gives strong and vocal support to a particular idea, project, person, or cause — for example, publicly promoting a new policy or speaking up in favour of a friend's plan.

例句

The senator has been a tireless cheerleader for renewable energy policies in every public speech.

cheerleader + for + [abstract policy]

Beatriz is the company's biggest cheerleader for the new recycling programme and encourages everyone to join.

biggest cheerleader + for + [initiative]

同義詞
  • supporter

    more general and neutral; does not suggest the same level of public enthusiasm

  • advocate

    more formal; often used for professional or political backing

  • champion

    stronger active sense; someone who fights for a cause

  • promoter

    focuses on advertising or selling an idea rather than personal belief

反義詞
  • critic

    someone who points out problems instead of offering support

  • opponent

    someone who actively works against the idea or person

文法句型

cheerleader + for + [idea/person/cause]

用法筆記

This figurative sense takes a 'for' complement ('a cheerleader for + idea'). It is frequently paired with 'biggest' ('somebody's biggest cheerleader') to mean the most enthusiastic supporter. The subject is usually a person or organisation.

常見錯誤

❌He is a cheerleader of the new law.
✅He is a cheerleader for the new law.
💡Use 'for', not 'of', to introduce what the person supports.