mentor
/ˈmentɔː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈɛntˌɔr] /ˈmentɔːr/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈɛntˌɔr] /ˈmen-ˌtȯr -tər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈmen.tɔːr/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈɛntˌɔr] /ˈmen.tɔːr/ (ame, ipa)
mentor — noun
- mentorsingular
- mentorsplural
1. Someone with more knowledge or skill who takes on the role of guiding and suppor
Someone with more knowledge or skill who takes on the role of guiding and supporting the development of a less experienced person, typically in a workplace or educational setting over an extended period.
Noor's mentor at the law firm helped her prepare for her first court appearance.
possessive: [person]'s mentor
The university assigns each new graduate student a faculty mentor for their research.
passive: assign [someone] a mentor
Élise saw her biology teacher as a mentor who encouraged her interest in science.
Sumin's mentor at the dental clinic showed her how to calm nervous patients.
Reuben asked his mentor whether to take the job in Singapore or remain at the local office.
- advisor
more formal; often refers to a professional giving specialised guidance (financial advisor, academic advisor)
- coach
focuses on improving a specific skill or performance, especially in sports or public speaking
- guide
emphasises showing the way through unfamiliar territory, often less formal than mentor
- student
the person being mentored rather than the one providing guidance
用法筆記
Frequently appears with possessive determiners (my mentor, her mentor) and after verbs like 'act as' or 'serve as'. The relationship is personal and ongoing — contrast with 'teacher', who instructs a group on a subject.
常見錯誤
mentor — verb
- mentorpresent simple I / you / we / they
- mentors3rd person singular
- mentoring-ing form
- mentoredpast simple
1. To act as an experienced guide and adviser to someone who has less knowledge or
To act as an experienced guide and adviser to someone who has less knowledge or skill, by offering ongoing support, advice, and training in a professional or academic setting.
Manuela mentors three junior developers at the software company where she works.
mentor + direct object + place
Meera volunteered to mentor a group of first-year college students from low-income families.
The company's senior engineers take turns mentoring new hires during their first six months.
Hao spent three afternoons mentoring Gabriel on how to set up a database for the new project.
Pim has been mentoring Eliska on presentation skills since she joined the marketing team.
文法句型
mentor + [someone]
用法筆記
Frequently occurs in professional-development and educational contexts. The direct object must be a person or group of people, never a skill, task, or subject (e.g., 'She mentored him' ✅; 'She mentored his report' ❌).