experts
/ˈek.spɜːt/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈɛkspɚts] /ˈek.spɝːt/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈɛkspɚts] /ˈek-ˌspərt/ (ame, mw)
experts — noun
- expertssingular
- expertsesplural
1. someone whose deep knowledge or notable skill in a particular subject comes from
someone whose deep knowledge or notable skill in a particular subject comes from training or hands-on experience, so that others trust their judgment in that area
Dr. Chen was called in as a leading expert on old Chinese art.
collocation: leading expert on [field]
The lawyer called an expert witness to help the court understand the medical records.
set phrase: expert witness (legal term)
A panel of farming experts gave advice on how to save water in rice fields.
Before the operation, the medical team got an expert opinion on the test results.
Local fishing experts know exactly where to find sea bass at this time of year.
- specialist
more common in medical or technical fields; suggests narrower focus than expert
- authority
implies a higher, more definitive level of knowledge; often used for published or widely recognized experts
- professional
focuses on being paid for an activity rather than exceptional skill level
- connoisseur
used for experts in the arts, food, or wine; emphasizes refined taste and judgment
文法句型
expert + in/on + [field]
expert + at + [skill or activity]
leading + expert
用法筆記
To specify the field of expertise, use 'in' or 'on' for formal or academic areas (an expert in climate science, an expert on Japanese literature) and 'at' for practical skills (an expert at negotiating contracts). The noun can be modified by adjectives like 'leading', 'independent', 'medical', or 'legal' to narrow the domain.
常見錯誤
experts — adjective
- expertspositive
- more expertscomparative
- most expertssuperlative
1. done with or showing a high degree of ability and understanding in a particular
done with or showing a high degree of ability and understanding in a particular area, typically gained through extended practice or study
The chef gave an expert lesson on how to make bread without a machine.
pattern: expert lesson on [topic]
After twenty years as a driver, her moves through city traffic were quick and expert.
predicative use: were quick and expert
The report offered an expert look at the cost of housing across Taiwan.
With an expert turn of the knife, the cook cut each vegetable into thin pieces.
- skilled
broader in meaning and more common in everyday speech; less formal than expert
- proficient
emphasizes tested competence or ability to perform a task to a required standard
- accomplished
suggests proven achievement over time, often in creative or performance fields
- amateurish
done without skill, like someone who has not been trained
- unskilled
lacking the basic ability or training needed for a task
文法句型
expert + noun
expert + at/in + gerund
用法筆記
The adjective expert describes the quality of an action or the skill level of a person ('expert advice', 'she is expert at negotiating'), whereas the noun expert identifies a person's role or job title ('she is an expert in finance'). The adjective is less common after linking verbs than before nouns; the structure 'She is expert at…' exists but is more formal than using 'skilled' or 'good'.