proteges
proteges — noun
- protegessingular
- protegesesplural
1. A protege (plural: proteges; also spelled protege without an accent, or protege
A protege (plural: proteges; also spelled protege without an accent, or protege with acute accents) is a person — usually a younger one — whose career, education, or creative work is actively guided and promoted by a more experienced or influential individual, often called a mentor. The mentor gives advice, training, and opportunities that help the protege grow and advance.
The gallery owner took on three young proteges, teaching them how to market their art.
countable plural: took on + proteges
Nadia quickly became the professor's most dedicated protege, spending long hours in the lab.
possessive + protege
Both of the architect's proteges won international awards for their building designs.
Mark credited his promotion to the years spent as Reuben's protege at the law firm.
Andrés chose his proteges carefully, looking for talent and a strong work ethic.
- mentee
Focuses on the learning side of a mentor-mentee relationship; less emphasis on active career promotion or patronage. More common in workplace training programs.
- apprentice
Implies a formal, often hands-on training arrangement in a skilled trade or craft, sometimes with a contract. Less common in academic or creative contexts.
- disciple
Strongly suggests ideological, religious, or philosophical followership. Carries a connotation of devotion that protege does not.
- mentor
The experienced person who guides the protege rather than being guided.
文法句型
protege of [person]
possessive + protege/proteges
用法筆記
Frequently used with a possessive noun or pronoun ("X's protege", "Y's proteges") or with "protege of Z." The spelling protégé (with acute accents) preserves the original French form and is still common in formal or published writing. The feminine form protégée exists but is increasingly rare; most modern usage makes no gender distinction.