hypnotist

hypnotist — noun

1. A person trained to guide others into a deeply relaxed mental state, either to h

1.名詞B2
釋義

A person trained to guide others into a deeply relaxed mental state, either to help change unwanted habits or feelings, or to entertain an audience.

例句

Eshe went to a hypnotist to help her stop smoking after years of failed attempts.

At the office party, a hypnotist made volunteers cluck like chickens on stage.

entertainment context with make + object + bare infinitive

同義詞
  • hypnotherapist

    used specifically for therapeutic or clinical settings, not entertainment

  • mesmerist

    old-fashioned term with a more theatrical or historical feel

  • stage hypnotist

    focuses on the entertainment side of the profession

用法筆記

A countable noun referring to a person, not the technique itself (use 'hypnosis' for the practice). Common modifiers include 'stage', 'clinical', 'certified', and 'medical' to specify the context.

常見錯誤

❌He went to a hypnosis to quit smoking.
✅He went to a hypnotist to quit smoking.
💡'hypnosis' is the technique; a 'hypnotist' is the person who performs it.
❌She is under hypnotist.
✅She is under hypnosis.' or 'She is with a hypnotist.
💡'hypnotist' names a person, not a state or condition.