huntsman

/ˈhʌntsmən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhʌntsmən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhən(t)-smən/ (ame, mw)

huntsman — noun

  • huntsmansingular
  • huntsmenplural

1. a person who catches or kills wild animals, birds, or fish using a gun, a bow, o

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who catches or kills wild animals, birds, or fish using a gun, a bow, or traps, either for food, for their skin or fur, or to control the number of animals in an area

例句

The old huntsman knew every trail in the forest and could track a deer for miles without making a sound.

collocation: track + animal for miles

At dawn, the huntsman checked his rifle and walked quietly into the woods before the birds began to sing.

同義詞
  • hunter

    the common modern term; huntsman is less frequent and slightly more formal or traditional

常見錯誤

❌The huntsman hunted fishes in the river.
✅The huntsman caught fish in the river.
💡Use specific verbs (catch, track, shoot) for the method, not just 'hunt' with every object.

2. in Britain, a person who manages a group of hunting dogs and rides a horse while

2.名詞B2
釋義

in Britain, a person who manages a group of hunting dogs and rides a horse while hunting foxes or other animals as a traditional sport, often wearing a special red or black coat

例句

Lord Ashworth's huntsman blew his horn to gather the hounds before the morning ride across the estate.

collocation: blow a horn to gather the hounds

The position of huntsman at the Wetherby Hunt has been held by the same family for three generations.

variety: British traditional context

同義詞
  • fox hunter

    a broader term; a fox hunter may not manage the hounds, whereas a huntsman specifically does

用法筆記

This sense is specific to British traditional fox hunting, a practice that is now mostly historical or tightly regulated. The huntsman's main role is controlling the pack of dogs (hounds), not killing the animal directly.