swimmer

swimmer — noun

1. a person who swims — whether for sport, exercise, or simply to move through wate

1.名詞A1
釋義

a person who swims — whether for sport, exercise, or simply to move through water

例句

Romi has been a strong swimmer since she was seven years old.

strong swimmer — adjective describing ability level

The swimmer took a deep breath before diving into the pool.

同義詞
  • bather

    mainly British English, refers to someone swimming for pleasure rather than sport; less common and slightly old-fashioned

  • pool-goer

    informal, refers specifically to someone who visits a swimming pool; broader in scope as it includes non-swimmers

反義詞
  • non-swimmer

    a person who does not know how to swim or does not swim

文法句型

adjective + swimmer

article + swimmer + verb

用法筆記

Unlike 'athlete' or 'sportsman', this sense describes anyone who swims — from beginners to Olympic competitors — and is the most common meaning across all varieties of English.

常見錯誤

❌She is a swimmer in that red swimmer.
✅She is a swimmer in that red swimsuit.
💡Using 'swimmer' for both the person and the clothing creates confusion; use 'swimsuit' for the garment.

2. a male reproductive cell (sperm) that can fertilise a female egg to create offsp

2.名詞C1
釋義

a male reproductive cell (sperm) that can fertilise a female egg to create offspring in humans and other animals

例句

In biology class, the teacher showed how a single swimmer fertilises an egg cell.

single swimmer — counting individual sperm cells

The male fish releases swimmers into the water during the breeding season.

同義詞
  • sperm

    the standard term in medicine and biology; 'swimmer' is less formal

  • spermatozoon

    the formal scientific term for a single sperm cell; much more technical than 'swimmer'

反義詞
  • egg (ovum)

    the female reproductive cell that a swimmer fertilises

文法句型

swimmer + verb (active movement)

countable: a swimmer / swimmers

用法筆記

In formal scientific writing, 'sperm' or 'spermatozoon' is preferred; 'swimmer' is more common in informal educational contexts or casual speech.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor checked my swimmers.' (vague in a clinical setting).
✅The doctor checked my sperm count.
💡In medical or polite conversation, 'sperm' is clearer and more appropriate than 'swimmer'.

3. a garment such as a swimsuit or swimming trunks that you wear to swim in

3.名詞B1
釋義

a garment such as a swimsuit or swimming trunks that you wear to swim in

例句

Roya forgot to pack her swimmer for the beach trip.

swimmer as garment — informal British usage

Bao bought a new swimmer at the shop near the hotel pool.

同義詞
  • swimsuit

    the standard term in both American and British English; 'swimmer' is more informal and regionally limited

  • swimming costume

    the common polite term in British English for a woman's one-piece swimsuit; more formal than 'swimmer'

  • bathing suit

    slightly old-fashioned but still used in American English; broader in style than 'swimmer'

文法句型

possessive + swimmer

article + swimmer

用法筆記

Primarily British and informal; 'swimsuit', 'bathing suit', or 'swimming costume' are more common in formal writing or American English.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a new swimmer for my holiday in the US.' (may confuse Americans).
✅I bought a new swimsuit for my holiday in the US.
💡In American English, 'swimmer' does not mean swimsuit; use 'swimsuit' or 'bathing suit'.