achiever

/əˈtʃiːvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈtʃiːvər/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈchē-vər/ (ame, mw)

achiever — noun

1. A person who reaches a certain standard of success, whether that standard is con

1.名詞B2
釋義

A person who reaches a certain standard of success, whether that standard is considered above average, average, or below average compared with others.

例句

The tutoring programme is for low achievers who need extra support in maths and reading.

collocation: low achiever

The new awards ceremony will celebrate achievers at every level, from beginners to advanced students.

同義詞
  • performer

    broader term that includes any level of output; less tied to measurable success

文法句型

modifier + achiever

用法筆記

In this sense, the word is almost always used with a modifier such as 'high', 'low', or 'average' to indicate the level of success reached.

常見錯誤

❌She is an achiever student
✅She is a high achiever
💡'achiever' is a noun, not an adjective; it needs a modifier such as 'high' or 'low' before it, and it cannot directly modify another noun.

2. Someone who accomplishes a great deal in their professional life and stands out

2.名詞B2
釋義

Someone who accomplishes a great deal in their professional life and stands out from others through sustained effort and natural ability.

例句

Amira is a natural achiever who grew her small catering business into a national brand.

collocation: natural achiever

The magazine's list of young achievers under thirty includes doctors, artists, and community leaders.

collocation: young achiever

同義詞
  • high-achiever

    more emphatic; explicitly states that the person's success is well above average

  • top performer

    more formal; commonly used in workplace and academic contexts

  • go-getter

    informal; stresses energy and initiative rather than measurable outcomes

反義詞
  • underachiever

    a person who fails to reach their potential, especially in academic or professional settings

  • failure

    harsher and more informal; carries a strong negative judgement

文法句型

(adjective) + achiever

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense can be used without a modifier. Common in phrases such as 'young achiever', 'top achiever', and 'natural achiever'.

常見錯誤

❌He is a very achiever
✅He is a great achiever
💡'achiever' is a noun and cannot follow an adverb; use an adjective such as 'great', 'natural', or 'top' instead.