surveyor

/səˈveɪə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [sɚvˈeɚ] /sərˈveɪər/ (ame, ipa) · [sɚvˈeɚ] /sər-ˈvā-ər How to pronounce surveyor (audio)/ (ame, mw)

surveyor — noun

  • surveyorsingular
  • surveyorsplural

1. Someone trained to measure areas of land, record their natural and man-made feat

1.名詞B2
釋義

Someone trained to measure areas of land, record their natural and man-made features, and produce maps or official documents that show property boundaries and the shape of the terrain.

例句

Faisal works as a surveyor, measuring land for a hospital the city plans to build.

surveyor + measuring land for [construction project]

Ayana hired a surveyor to measure her land before building a house.

hired a surveyor to measure [land] before [project]

同義詞
  • land surveyor

    the full job title; more specific than 'surveyor' alone, which can also mean a building inspector

  • cartographer

    someone who draws maps; broader focus on map-making rather than boundary measurement

  • geodesist

    a specialist who measures the Earth's shape and gravitational field; a more technical and less common role

用法筆記

Frequently appears in the context of property sales, construction, and map-making. In the UK, many surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and use the title 'chartered surveyor'.

常見錯誤

❌The surveyor asked people about their shopping habits.
✅The surveyor measured the land for the new road.
💡A land surveyor measures property; a person who asks questions is a market researcher or pollster.
❌The surveyor fixed the broken water pipe.
✅The surveyor mapped the land so the builders could plan the pipe layout.
💡A surveyor does not repair pipes; that is a plumber's job.

2. A person trained to inspect buildings and check whether their walls, roof, and f

2.名詞B2
釋義

A person trained to inspect buildings and check whether their walls, roof, and foundations are structurally sound and free from hidden problems such as cracks, rot, or water damage.

例句

Hao hired a surveyor to check the roof of the old house before buying it.

hired a surveyor to check [part of a building] before buying

Niran asked a surveyor to inspect the cracks in the wall of their shop.

asked a surveyor to inspect [specific problem area]

同義詞
  • building inspector

    a more general term for someone who checks buildings for safety; often used in US English

  • structural engineer

    a specialist who assesses the strength of a building's framework; higher level of technical expertise

  • property inspector

    someone who examines a property for hidden defects before a sale; broader scope may include plumbing and electricity

用法筆記

Common in the UK when someone is buying a home — a surveyor's report can reveal problems that affect the sale price or the buyer's decision to proceed.

常見錯誤

❌I called a surveyor to fix the broken tap.
✅I called a surveyor to inspect the house for structural problems.
💡A surveyor examines buildings but does not carry out repairs; a plumber fixes taps.