professionals
professionals — 形容詞
- professionalspositive
- more professionalscomparative
- most professionalssuperlative
1. connected to a job that demands specific study, formal training, or recognized q
職業的
與需專業訓練的工作相關
connected to a job that demands specific study, formal training, or recognized qualifications
Aaron enrolled in a professional development course to improve his project management skills.
Aaron 報名了一門職業發展課程，以提升他的專案管理技能。
collocation: professional development
The hospital provides professional training for all new nurses during their first three months.
這家醫院為所有新進護理師提供為期三個月的專業培訓。
collocation: professional training
Greta's professional qualifications were accepted by the medical board in Ireland.
Greta 的專業資格已獲得愛爾蘭醫學委員會的認可。
Hamza decided to seek professional advice before signing the business partnership agreement.
Hamza 決定在簽署商業合作協議之前先尋求專業意見。
After a major scandal in 2022, the accounting board in Tokyo raised professional standards for all auditors.
2022 年一起重大醜聞之後，東京的會計委員會提高了所有審計人員的專業標準。
- vocational
more specific to hands-on training for a particular trade
- career
used as an adjective only in compounds like 'career development'
- amateur
done without formal training or payment
文法句型
professional + noun
用法筆記
This sense is used directly before a noun, as in professional training, professional qualifications, or professional development. It describes the nature of the work or study itself.
常見錯誤
2. showing the skill, careful organization, and proper behaviour that people expect
專業的
表現出訓練有素的技能與態度
showing the skill, careful organization, and proper behaviour that people expect from someone trained for a job
Sade handled the angry customer's complaint in a very professional way.
Sade 以非常專業的方式處理了那位生氣顧客的投訴。
The violin repair was done to a professional standard that impressed the orchestra.
那把小提琴的修復達到了專業水準，令樂團印象深刻。
collocation: professional standard
Caio's presentation to the hospital board was clear, well organized, and thoroughly professional.
Caio 向醫院董事會做的簡報內容清晰、組織完善，而且十分專業。
Keeping patient information private is part of being a professional nurse.
保護病人的隱私是成為專業護理師的一部分責任。
Quinn took a very professional approach to resolving the dispute between the two teams.
Quinn 以非常專業的方式來處理兩個團隊之間的糾紛。
- competent
focuses on having the necessary ability, not the manner
- businesslike
emphasizes efficiency and lack of unnecessary emotion
- unprofessional
failing to meet expected standards of behaviour or skill
- amateurish
done without skill or proper organization
文法句型
professional + noun (manner/approach/standard)
be + professional
用法筆記
This sense describes how someone behaves or performs their duties, not what type of job they have. Common in phrases like 'in a professional manner' and 'professional approach.'
常見錯誤
3. doing an activity as a paid job, rather than as a hobby — used especially for sp
職業性的
作為付費工作而非單純興趣
doing an activity as a paid job, rather than as a hobby — used especially for sports, music, and the arts
Hana decided to turn professional after winning her first national tennis championship.
Hana 在贏得她的第一個全國網球錦標賽後決定轉為職業選手。
phrase: turn professional
The city orchestra is hiring professional musicians for its upcoming world tour.
該市立交響樂團正在招募職業音樂家參加即將到來的世界巡演。
Niran quit his office job to become a professional photographer in Nairobi.
Niran 辭去了辦公室的工作，在奈洛比成為一名職業攝影師。
Olympic swimmers like Mei-Lin spend six hours in the pool every day as professional athletes.
像 Mei-Lin 這樣的奧運游泳選手，每天要在泳池裡訓練六小時。
The art competition is open to both amateur and professional painters this year.
今年的藝術比賽業餘畫家和職業畫家都可以參加。
- amateur
done for enjoyment rather than payment
- recreational
done for leisure purposes
文法句型
professional + noun (athlete/musician/photographer)
turn + professional
用法筆記
This sense contrasts with 'amateur.' An amateur does an activity for enjoyment; a professional does it to earn a living.
常見錯誤
4. used to describe jobs or people with jobs that enjoy a high reputation because t
高學歷的
社會地位高、需多年學術訓練的職業
used to describe jobs or people with jobs that enjoy a high reputation because they demand many years of academic study — for example, doctors, lawyers, and engineers
Eitan comes from a professional family — his father a surgeon, his mother a judge.
Eitan 來自專業人士家庭——他父親是外科醫生，母親是法官。
Many professional people in Taipei, such as architects and engineers, often stay at their desks past eight in the evening.
在台北，許多從事專業工作的人，例如建築師和工程師，常常在辦公桌前工作到晚上八點以後。
collocation: professional people
Padma decided to pursue a professional career in law rather than going into business.
Padma 決定追求法律方面的專業生涯，而不是從商。
Dr. Okonkwo spent eleven years in university and residency training before starting her medical practice.
Okonkwo 醫師在開始執業之前，花了十一年時間在大學和住院醫師訓練上。
The job fair in Taipei attracted mostly professional workers looking for new opportunities.
台北的就業博覽會吸引了許多正在尋找新機會的專業工作者。
- white-collar
broader term for office-based work; not limited to highly educated roles
- manual
involving physical work rather than academic training
文法句型
professional + noun (career/family/person)
professionals — 名詞
- professionalssingular
- professionalsesplural
1. a person whose occupation demands extensive academic education and specialist tr
專業人士
受過高等教育與專門訓練的人
a person whose occupation demands extensive academic education and specialist training, for example a doctor, lawyer, or engineer
The hospital hired several healthcare professionals to staff the new emergency wing.
醫院聘請了多名醫療專業人員，以補充新急診室的人力。
collocation: healthcare professionals
As a legal professional, Lakan must keep all client information strictly confidential.
作為一名法律專業人士，Lakan 必須對所有客戶資訊嚴格保密。
collocation: legal professional
The conference brought together education professionals from more than twenty different countries.
這場會議匯集了來自二十多個不同國家的教育專業人士。
Constanza worked as a finance professional in Milan before moving to Singapore.
Constanza 在搬到新加坡之前，曾在米蘭擔任金融專業人士。
A recent survey of young professionals in Singapore found that most wanted to start their own businesses within five years.
新加坡一項針對年輕專業人士的最新調查發現，大多數人希望在五年內創業。
- specialist
emphasizes deep knowledge in a narrow area
- expert
focuses on high skill level, not necessarily formal qualifications
文法句型
a professional
the professionals
healthcare/legal/medical professional
用法筆記
Often used with a preceding noun that specifies the field, such as healthcare professional, legal professional, or IT professional.
常見錯誤
2. a person who has developed great skill through many years of experience in a par
老手；行家
經驗豐富、技能高超的人
a person who has developed great skill through many years of experience in a particular field, and can handle even the most difficult situations
After thirty years in the business, Lin is a true professional who handles any crisis.
在業界打滾三十年後，Lin 已是個能處理任何危機的真正行家。
phrase: true professional
The event went smoothly because the entire team were seasoned professionals who knew their jobs.
活動進行得很順利，因為整個團隊都是了解自己工作的資深老手。
Aaron proved himself a real professional by finishing the project ahead of schedule despite setbacks.
Aaron 不顧挫折提前完成了專案，證明了自己是個真正的專業人士。
The airline's mechanics are all experienced professionals who check every part of the aircraft.
航空公司的技師都是經驗豐富的專業人員，會檢查飛機的每個零件。
When the server crashed, the IT team were true professionals — they restored it in an hour.
伺服器當機時，IT 團隊展現了真正的專業風範——他們在一小時內就恢復了系統。
文法句型
a true/real professional
用法筆記
This sense is about a person's skill and reliability, not their formal qualifications. Often used with 'true' or 'real' for emphasis.
常見錯誤
3. someone who earns money doing an activity that many people do simply for enjoyme
職業選手
以活動賺錢而非僅為興趣
someone who earns money doing an activity that many people do simply for enjoyment, especially in sports or the arts
The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals from around the region.
這場比賽開放給來自各地的業餘選手和職業選手參加。
contrast: amateurs and professionals
Sade decided to become a professional after winning several local dance competitions.
Sade 在贏得幾場地方舞蹈比賽後決定成為職業舞者。
The conservatory in Berlin offers separate master classes for amateurs and professional musicians.
柏林這所音樂學院為業餘愛好者和職業音樂家開設了不同的大師班。
Caio worked as a professional in the esports industry for over seven years.
Caio 在電競產業擔任職業選手長達七年以上。
Many talented runners never become professionals because there is not enough prize money.
許多有天賦的跑者永遠無法成為職業選手，因為獎金不夠多。
- paid player
specific to sports; less formal
- pro
informal shortening of professional
文法句型
become a professional
professional in [sport/art/field]
用法筆記
This sense is commonly used in the plural (professionals) when referring to a category of people, as in 'the competition is open to amateurs and professionals.'
4. a paid teacher of a sport who works at a club or sports centre and gives lessons
運動教練
在俱樂部教授運動的付費教練
a paid teacher of a sport who works at a club or sports centre and gives lessons to members
The club's golf professional gives private lessons every morning before the course opens.
俱樂部的高爾夫教練每天早上在球場開放前提供一對一課程。
collocation: golf professional
Quinn worked as a tennis professional at a resort in the south of France.
Quinn 曾在法國南部的一個度假村擔任網球教練。
collocation: tennis professional
The sports centre hired a new squash professional to run its training programme.
體育中心聘請了一位新的壁球教練來負責訓練計劃。
Constanza booked a session with the club professional to improve her backhand swing.
Constanza 預約了俱樂部教練的課程，希望能改善她的反手擊球。
The resort's golf professional organized a weekend tournament for the hotel guests.
度假村的高爾夫教練為飯店房客舉辦了一場週末錦標賽。
- instructor
more general; can refer to any kind of teaching
- coach
common for team sports; broader role than a club professional
文法句型
golf/tennis/squash professional
用法筆記
This sense is specific to sports where a club employs an expert to train members. Most common with golf and tennis.