enthusiasts

IPA/ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst/
KK[ɛnθˈuziˌæsts]IPA/ɪnˈθuː.zi.æst/

enthusiasts — noun

  • enthusiastssingular
  • enthusiastsesplural

1. someone who feels a strong, active passion for a specific hobby, sport, subject,

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who feels a strong, active passion for a specific hobby, sport, subject, or interest and spends time on it

例句

On weekends, Mira and fellow photography enthusiasts gather at the city park to share tips.

compound noun: photography enthusiasts

The convention centre was packed with gaming enthusiasts eager to try the latest virtual-reality headsets.

同義詞
  • fan

    more general; can mean any admirer or follower, not necessarily an active participant

  • devotee

    slightly more formal; implies greater dedication and time commitment

  • aficionado

    borrowed from Spanish; implies deep knowledge and refined taste, often used for food, wine, art or culture

  • buff

    informal; suggests detailed knowledge gained through study or long experience

反義詞
  • detractor

    someone who criticises or speaks negatively about a subject

  • novice

    a beginner with little experience or passion for the activity

文法句型

enthusiast + of/in + [topic]

[topic] + enthusiast

用法筆記

Often appears as the second element in a compound noun that names the topic of interest, e.g. photography enthusiast, fitness enthusiast, or car enthusiast. The singular form enthusiast is used for one person.

常見錯誤

❌She is a big football enthusiast fan.
✅She is a big football enthusiast.
💡'enthusiast' already means 'fan', so adding 'fan' is redundant.
❌He is enthusiast about cooking.
✅He is a cooking enthusiast.
💡'enthusiast' is a countable noun and needs an article; use 'enthusiastic' as an adjective instead.