enthusiast

enthusiast — noun

1. Someone who has a strong, active interest in a particular hobby, sport, or subje

1.名詞B2
釋義

Someone who has a strong, active interest in a particular hobby, sport, or subject and enjoys learning about it and taking part in it.

例句

Camila is a cycling enthusiast who rides fifty miles every weekend.

collocation: [activity] enthusiast — cycling enthusiast

The museum opened a new gallery designed for art enthusiasts of all ages.

collocation: art enthusiast / sports enthusiast / music enthusiast

同義詞
  • fan

    More informal; implies strong liking and support, often for sports, celebrities, or entertainment

  • aficionado

    More formal; suggests deep knowledge and refined taste, especially in food, drink, or the arts

  • devotee

    Suggests a committed, almost worshipful dedication to an activity or cause

  • buff

    Informal; implies extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for a specific hobby or subject

反義詞
  • sceptic

    Someone who doubts or questions the value of a subject or activity

  • critic

    Someone who judges something unfavourably

文法句型

enthusiast + of + [subject]

enthusiast + for + [subject]

[interest] + enthusiast

用法筆記

Frequently combined with a preceding noun that names the area of interest ('a photography enthusiast', 'a wine enthusiast'). Also used with 'of' or 'for' when the interest follows as a prepositional phrase. A bare 'enthusiast' without a specified interest sounds incomplete in most contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Otis is an enthusiast.
✅Otis is a car enthusiast.
💡'enthusiast' usually needs a specific interest area to sound natural.
❌She is enthusiast about cooking.
✅She is a cooking enthusiast.
💡'enthusiast' is a noun, not an adjective.