motorist

/ˈməʊtərɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈməʊtərɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmō-tə-rist/ (ame, mw)

motorist — noun

  • motoristsingular
  • motoristsplural

1. a person who operates a car; this term appears frequently in news reports, traff

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who operates a car; this term appears frequently in news reports, traffic announcements, and official discussions about road use and safety.

例句

The new speed limit confused many motorists driving through the area.

"confuse + motorist" — object collocation

Motorists should check the weather before starting a long trip.

"Motorist + should" — modal pattern for advice

同義詞
  • driver

    More general term that includes professional drivers (bus, taxi, truck) as well as private car drivers. More common in casual speech.

  • road user

    Broader legal/administrative term covering drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Found in traffic regulations and safety campaigns.

  • commuter

    Someone who travels regularly between home and work, not necessarily by car. Overlaps with motorist only when the commute is by car.

反義詞
  • pedestrian

    A person walking, not driving — the most direct opposite in traffic contexts.

文法句型

[countable] a person who drives

用法筆記

Frequently used in journalistic and official contexts — news headlines, traffic bulletins, and government announcements about road safety. In everyday conversation, 'driver' is more common. 'Motorist' typically refers to someone driving a car for personal travel, not a professional driver of a bus, truck, or taxi.

常見錯誤

❌The truck motorist parked near the warehouse.
✅The truck driver parked near the warehouse.
💡'Motorist' almost always refers to a car driver, not a professional driver of a large vehicle.
❌There were many motorists riding motorcycles.
✅There were many motorcyclists on the road alongside the motorists.
💡'Motorist' is for car drivers, not riders of motorcycles.