cricketer
cricketer — noun
1. a person who takes part in the sport of cricket, either as a paid professional o
a person who takes part in the sport of cricket, either as a paid professional or as an amateur player for a club or school team.
Leila has been a dedicated cricketer since she joined the local club at age ten.
present perfect + since-clause for duration
The young cricketer scored the winning runs in the final over.
noun phrase as subject in simple past narrative
Ravi dreams of becoming a professional cricketer and playing for his country.
Priya was named the best cricketer at her school's sports day.
Each cricketer must practise bowling for at least fifteen minutes before a match.
- player
a more general term for anyone taking part in any sport or game; less specific than 'cricketer'
- sportsperson
a broader, more formal term that covers participants in any sport, not just cricket
- athlete
emphasises physical fitness and training; more common in American English, whereas 'cricketer' is used mainly in British English and Commonwealth countries
文法句型
cricketer + verb
adjective + cricketer