professionalism

professionalism — 名詞

1. the skills, careful judgment, and responsible conduct that people rightly expect

1.名詞B2
釋義

專業精神

受過訓練者應有的技能與行為標準

the skills, careful judgment, and responsible conduct that people rightly expect from anyone whose job requires specialised preparation

例句

The hospital director praised Mateo's professionalism after he handled the emergency calmly.

醫院主管稱讚 Mateo 在冷靜處理緊急狀況時展現的專業精神。

possessive + professionalism as object of praise

A lack of professionalism in customer service can drive clients away from a business.

客服缺乏專業精神，可能會把客戶推給競爭對手。

uncountable noun with lack of

同義詞
  • competence

    focuses on ability to do the job well, not conduct

  • expertise

    emphasises deep knowledge and skill rather than behaviour

  • conscientiousness

    highlights careful, thorough effort as a personality trait

  • work ethic

    focuses on diligence and commitment to doing a good job

反義詞
  • unprofessionalism

    direct opposite: failure to meet expected standards of conduct

  • carelessness

    implies lack of attention and effort rather than lack of skill

用法筆記

This uncountable noun is most often used in workplace, service, and skilled-trade contexts. It describes a bundle of expected qualities — competence, conduct, reliability — rather than a single skill.

常見錯誤

❌The waiter showed professionalism by smiling at us.
✅The waiter showed professionalism by handling our order changes accurately and without complaint.
💡Professionalism involves skill and good judgment, not just a friendly manner.

2. the practice of playing a sport as a paid job rather than just for enjoyment or

2.名詞B2
釋義

職業化

運動員以運動為職業獲取收入

the practice of playing a sport as a paid job rather than just for enjoyment or on an unpaid amateur basis

例句

The rise of professionalism in football has brought better pay for players at every level.

足球界的職業化為各層級的球員帶來了更優渥的薪資。

collocation: rise of professionalism in [sport]

Ritu chose professionalism over an amateur career after a club offered her a full contract.

在球團提供正式合約之後，Ritu 選擇了職業化道路而非業餘生涯。

verb + professionalism + over + noun phrase

同義詞
  • professionalisation

    focuses on the process of becoming professional rather than the state itself

  • commercialisation

    overlaps in sports contexts but emphasises money-making over skill standards

反義詞
  • amateurism

    the practice of playing sport for enjoyment rather than pay

  • recreation

    playing sport purely for leisure, without any professional structure

用法筆記

This sense is used mainly in discussions of sports organisation, league economics, and athletes' career decisions. It contrasts with amateurism and is less common in everyday conversation outside sports contexts.