technician
technician — noun
1. a person who has the practical training to repair, operate, or maintain electron
a person who has the practical training to repair, operate, or maintain electronic, scientific, or industrial equipment and machines
A technician came to fix our internet router after it stopped working.
Felix is training to become a laboratory technician at the city hospital.
training to become + [type] technician
The car technician checked the engine and found a loose belt.
When the printer broke, a technician from the company arrived within an hour.
Naoko works as a technician for a company that builds solar panels.
- engineer
a more advanced, usually degree-level professional who designs systems, while a technician primarily operates or fixes them
- mechanic
more specific to vehicle or machine repair; narrower scope than technician
- specialist
broader term covering any field; does not specifically imply technical or hands-on work
常見錯誤
2. someone who excels at the exact and detailed ways of doing a particular activity
someone who excels at the exact and detailed ways of doing a particular activity — such as playing an instrument, dancing, or competing in a sport
Marta is a true tennis technician who practices her serve until it is perfect.
true + [field] technician (emphatic construction)
The pianist played every difficult passage flawlessly — he is a technician of the keyboard.
In gymnastics, being a technician means you control every movement with care.
The young photographer is a technician who adjusts the lighting for each shot.
Esme carved the wood with such accuracy that other artists called her a technician.
- expert
broader; can refer to knowledge or skill in any area, not just technical execution
- master
implies a higher level of overall excellence, often including creative or artistic judgment beyond mere technique
- craftsman
emphasises the care and quality of making things by hand, often in traditional trades
- amateur
a person who does something without professional training or high skill
用法筆記
This sense is common in sports commentary and arts criticism. The word is often preceded by an intensifier such as true, real, or pure.