mathematician

mathematician — 名詞

1. someone who has advanced knowledge of mathematics and uses this knowledge in the

1.名詞B1
釋義

數學家

以數學為專業或研究對象的人

someone who has advanced knowledge of mathematics and uses this knowledge in their work — for example, carrying out research, creating theories, or teaching the subject at a school or university.

例句

The mathematician from Kyoto solved a difficult puzzle about numbers.

來自京都的數學家解開了一道關於數字的難題。

pattern: [origin] mathematician + solved [problem]

Yusuf trained to become a mathematician at a university in Morocco.

Yusuf 在摩洛哥的一所大學接受訓練，成為一名數學家。

同義詞
  • scientist

    much broader — includes chemistry, physics, biology, etc.

  • statistician

    focuses on collecting and interpreting numerical data, not on pure mathematical theory

  • theoretical physicist

    uses math to explain physical laws, but the focus is on the material universe

文法句型

a mathematician

mathematician + verb

用法筆記

A regular countable noun. The word implies formal training or professional work in mathematics — do not use it simply for someone who is good at mental arithmetic.

常見錯誤

❌My brother is good at math, so he is a mathematician.
✅My brother is good at math, but he is an accountant, not a mathematician.
💡Being skilled at arithmetic does not make someone a mathematician; the word refers to professional or academic work in mathematics.