rider

rider — noun

1. someone who travels on an animal or a vehicle by sitting on it and controlling w

1.名詞A2
釋義

someone who travels on an animal or a vehicle by sitting on it and controlling where it goes

例句

Nia fell off her horse when a rabbit crossed the path ahead of them.

Experienced motorcycle riders always check their brakes before a long journey.

adjective + riders: experienced motorcycle riders

同義詞
  • horseman

    specifically for horse riders, often implies skill; more formal and old-fashioned

  • cyclist

    the standard term for a bicycle rider; more common than 'bicycle rider'

  • motorcyclist

    the standard term for a motorcycle rider

  • equestrian

    formal term for a horse rider, especially in competitive or sporting contexts

反義詞

文法句型

[adjective] rider

rider of [animal/vehicle]

[vehicle] rider

用法筆記

Can be used alone ('a rider') or with a specific vehicle word ('a horse rider', 'a bicycle rider', 'a motorcycle rider'). Not used for drivers of cars, buses, or trucks — those are called 'drivers' or 'passengers'.

常見錯誤

❌The rider of the car stopped at the traffic light.
✅The driver of the car stopped at the traffic light.
💡'rider' is only used for people on animals, bicycles, or motorcycles, not for drivers inside cars.
❌My sister is a good bicycle rider.
✅My sister is a good cyclist.
💡'cyclist' is the more common and natural word for a bicycle rider in everyday English.

2. an additional requirement that is attached to a legal agreement, insurance polic

2.名詞B2
釋義

an additional requirement that is attached to a legal agreement, insurance policy, or proposed law, stating conditions beyond what is in the main text

例句

The senator added a rider to the bill to fund new public schools across the state.

verb collocation: add a rider to [bill]

Asher's lawyer insisted on a rider that covered any unexpected medical expenses during the project.

同義詞
  • amendment

    broader in meaning — can change, remove, or add content; a rider is always an addition

  • addendum

    additional material added at the end of a document; less political than 'rider'

  • clause

    a single section of a legal document; a rider may contain one or more clauses

  • appendix

    supplementary material at the end, usually not legally binding in the same way as a rider

文法句型

rider to [document]

add/attach/include a rider

[document] rider

用法筆記

Most common in legal, political, and insurance contexts. The rider does not replace the original document but adds to it. Frequently used with the preposition 'to' ('a rider to the bill').

常見錯誤

❌The new rider changed the meaning of the entire contract.
✅The new rider added an extra condition to the contract.
💡a rider is an addition, not a rewrite or replacement of existing terms.

3. a written list attached to a performer's contract that details what food, drinks

3.名詞B2
釋義

a written list attached to a performer's contract that details what food, drinks, and other personal items should be available backstage before a show

例句

The pop star's rider asked for green tea and fresh flowers in the dressing room.

possessive + rider: the pop star's rider

Hari made sure the band rider was ready before the musicians arrived at the theater.

同義詞
  • addendum

    a more general term for something added to a contract; less specific to entertainment

  • requirements

    broader and more general; not a legal term like 'rider'

  • stipulations

    formal conditions that must be met; more legal in tone

文法句型

[performer]'s rider

rider for [event/tour]

contract rider

用法筆記

Common in the music and entertainment industries. A rider can include food, drinks, room temperature, cleaning supplies, or technical equipment. Riders are often negotiated separately from the main performance fee.

常見錯誤

❌The singer's rider asked for a grand piano on stage.
✅The singer's rider asked for specific drinks and snacks in the dressing room.
💡a rider concerns backstage personal comforts, not performance or stage equipment.
❌The rider said the band would play for two hours.
✅The rider said the band required bottled water and towels backstage.
💡a rider lists what the performer needs, not what they will do.