fisherman

fisherman — noun

1. A fisherman catches fish for money or enjoyment, often working from a boat or al

1.名詞A2
釋義

A fisherman catches fish for money or enjoyment, often working from a boat or along the shore.

例句

Ilan's grandfather was a fisherman who worked on the same boat for thirty years.

The local fishermen taught Karim how to cast a net from their small wooden boat.

collocation: cast a net

同義詞
  • angler

    Refers specifically to someone who fishes with a rod as a hobby or sport, not for a living

  • fisher

    A rare, literary, or formal alternative; sometimes used as a gender-neutral term

用法筆記

The plural form 'fishermen' is very common when referring to the profession or a group of people who fish.

常見錯誤

❌His uncle is an experienced fisher.
✅His uncle is an experienced fisherman.
💡'Fisher' is rare in everyday English; 'fisherman' is the standard term for a person who catches fish.