trainee

/ˌtreɪˈniː/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈenˈi] /ˌtreɪˈniː/ (ame, ipa) · [trˈenˈi] /trā-ˈnē How to pronounce trainee (audio)/ (ame, mw)

trainee — noun

  • traineesingular
  • traineesplural

1. a person who has recently started working in a particular role and is learning t

1.名詞B1
釋義

a person who has recently started working in a particular role and is learning the practical skills it requires, usually under the supervision of more experienced colleagues

例句

Leo started as a trainee at the local hospital and now helps with patient records.

start as a trainee at [place]

The bakery hired three trainees this month and assigned each one to a different section.

hire + trainee (verb collocation)

同義詞
  • apprentice

    More common in skilled trades (electrician, carpenter); often implies a formal contract and longer duration

  • intern

    Often a student or recent graduate doing temporary work; may be unpaid, whereas a trainee is usually a paid employee

  • learner

    General term not limited to job contexts; can apply to any skill or subject

反義詞
  • trainer

    The person who gives the training rather than receiving it

  • expert

    Someone with advanced knowledge and experience, at the opposite end of the career path

用法筆記

Countable noun. Often placed before a job title to show the person is learning that specific role — for example, 'trainee manager', 'trainee accountant', 'trainee chef'.

常見錯誤

❌He is a trainee. He trains new staff.
✅He is a trainer. He trains new staff.
💡A 'trainee' receives training; a 'trainer' gives training. The -ee ending means a person who receives the action.