economist

economist — noun

1. someone who researches how money, trade, and industries affect everyday life and

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who researches how money, trade, and industries affect everyday life and advises businesses or governments on economic choices

例句

Leila worked as a central-bank economist, studying how interest rates affected local businesses.

collocation: economist + for [institution] + studying [topic]

The trade deal divided economists; some praised its benefits while others warned of job losses.

pattern: divided economists — some…others

同義詞
  • economic analyst

    broader term — may focus on specific industries or data rather than the full economic system

  • economic expert

    less formal; emphasizes practical know-how over formal academic training

用法筆記

An 'economist' is typically someone working professionally in the field (academia, government, or business), not a student of economics. Common job titles include 'chief economist' and 'senior economist.'

常見錯誤

❌My uncle is an economics student who works at a bank.
✅My uncle is an economist who works at a bank.
💡'economics student' means someone still learning; 'economist' means a qualified professional.