collector

collector — noun

1. someone who enjoys finding and keeping particular kinds of objects as a hobby, s

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who enjoys finding and keeping particular kinds of objects as a hobby, such as stamps, coins, or works of art, because they find those items special or appealing.

例句

Aiko has been an avid stamp collector since she was ten years old.

collocation: avid collector

The local museum bought several paintings from a private art collector.

collocation: art collector

同義詞
  • hobbyist

    wider term for anyone with a pastime; does not specifically imply gathering objects

  • accumulator

    less discriminating; suggests gathering large quantities without necessarily curating

  • enthusiast

    emphasises strong personal interest rather than the act of gathering

文法句型

collector + of + [objects]

常見錯誤

❌She is a collector of many things, so her room is always messy.
✅She is a collector of vintage vinyl records.
💡'collector' implies a deliberate interest in a specific category, not just a general tendency to accumulate things.

2. someone paid to gather payments, tickets, or fees from members of the public as

2.名詞B1
釋義

someone paid to gather payments, tickets, or fees from members of the public as part of their regular work.

例句

The ticket collector at the station checked everyone's pass before opening the gate.

collocation: ticket collector

Leila works as a debt collector for a finance company in the city centre.

collocation: debt collector

同義詞
  • gatherer

    general term; does not imply paid employment or specific items

  • clerk

    a broader office role that may include but is not limited to collecting payments

  • revenue officer

    more formal; specifically refers to government tax collection

文法句型

[type of fee] + collector

用法筆記

Often appears in compound job titles such as 'ticket collector', 'debt collector', or 'tax collector'. The specific type of payment is usually stated before the word.

常見錯誤

❌I need to see the collector to get my package.
✅I need to see the ticket collector to board the train.
💡by itself 'collector' is vague; specify what kind of collector you mean.

3. a senior government officer who manages the administration of a district, especi

3.名詞C1
釋義

a senior government officer who manages the administration of a district, especially in India and some other South Asian countries, overseeing land records, tax collection, and local development.

例句

The district collector visited the village to inspect the newly built school.

collocation: district collector

Priya's father served as a collector in the state of Gujarat for over twenty years.

Indian English usage

同義詞

文法句型

the district collector

collector + of + [region]

用法筆記

Chiefly used in Indian English. The District Collector (also called Deputy Commissioner in some states) is the highest-ranking administrative officer in a revenue district. The role combines tax, judicial, and development responsibilities.