guru

guru — noun

1. A person who acts as a spiritual guide in traditions such as Hinduism and Sikhis

1.名詞B2
釋義

A person who acts as a spiritual guide in traditions such as Hinduism and Sikhism, showing followers how to deepen their faith and live according to religious principles.

例句

Gita visits her guru in the mountains every year for spiritual guidance.

collocation: spiritual guidance

The old guru told stories about ancient teachings under a large banyan tree.

同義詞
  • teacher

    a general term that lacks the spiritual authority implied by guru

  • master

    suggests complete expertise and authority, often in a spiritual or martial tradition

  • swami

    a specific Hindu religious title, narrower than guru

反義詞
  • disciple

    a follower or student, the opposite role to a guru

  • follower

    someone who learns from a guru rather than teaching

文法句型

guru + of + noun

guru + to + noun

常見錯誤

❌My school guru taught me mathematics.
✅My school teacher taught me mathematics.
💡In English, 'guru' specifically refers to a spiritual or religious guide, not a regular classroom instructor.

2. Someone with deep knowledge or skill in a particular area who is regarded by oth

2.名詞B2
釋義

Someone with deep knowledge or skill in a particular area who is regarded by others as a source of reliable advice, opinions, or ideas worth following.

例句

Felipe is the marketing guru who made their small brand famous worldwide.

collocation: marketing guru

The fitness guru shared a ten-minute morning workout that anyone can do.

collocation: fitness guru

同義詞
  • expert

    more formal and neutral; suitable for all contexts

  • specialist

    emphasises focused training in one area rather than broad influence

  • authority

    stresses recognised status and credibility in a field

反義詞
  • amateur

    someone without professional-level knowledge or skill

  • novice

    a beginner who has not yet developed deep expertise

文法句型

guru + of + noun

guru + in + noun

noun + guru

用法筆記

Commonly paired with a preceding noun to specify the field of expertise (tech guru, fitness guru, management guru). The tone is informal and often admiring, so this sense is less common in formal academic or professional writing.

常見錯誤

❌The professor is a guru of physics.
✅The professor is an expert in physics.
💡In formal or academic contexts, 'expert' or 'specialist' is more appropriate; 'guru' sounds informal and slightly exaggerated.
❌My yoga guru at the gym showed me a new pose.' (for a regular instructor)
✅My yoga teacher at the gym showed me a new pose.
💡Only use 'guru' for sense 2 when the person is seen as an exceptional authority, not for everyday instructors.