non-swimmer

IPA/ˌnɒnˈswɪm.ər/
IPA/ˌnɑːnˈswɪm.ɚ/

non-swimmer — noun

1. someone who cannot swim and may need extra help or protection near water

1.名詞A2
釋義

someone who cannot swim and may need extra help or protection near water

例句

The coach kept the non-swimmers in the shallow pool by the wall.

keep non-swimmers in shallow water for safety

Mayumi wore a life jacket as a cautious non-swimmer on the boat trip.

life jacket + non-swimmer in travel context

同義詞
  • nonswimmer

    same meaning; this spelling drops the hyphen

反義詞
  • swimmer

    neutral opposite term for someone who is able to swim

  • strong swimmer

    emphasises skill and confidence in the water, not just basic ability

文法句型

article + non-swimmer

for non-swimmers

用法筆記

Often appears in safety notices, lesson groups, and travel advice where swimming ability affects what a person can safely do in the water.

常見錯誤

My son is a non-swimmer, but he can cross the pool slowly.
My son is a beginner swimmer, but he can cross the pool slowly.
💡A non-swimmer cannot swim yet; someone who can manage a short distance is already a beginner swimmer.