trainers
/ˈtreɪ.nər/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈenɚz] /ˈtreɪ.nɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [trˈenɚz] /ˈtrā-nər How to pronounce trainer (audio)/ (ame, mw)
trainers — noun
1. someone whose job is to help people or animals learn the abilities needed for a
someone whose job is to help people or animals learn the abilities needed for a particular sport, activity, or profession
Tomás works as one of the fitness trainers at the local sports centre.
trainer + at + [place]
After the accident, Hamza needed a rehabilitation trainer for six months.
rehabilitation trainer — compound noun pattern
The dolphin trainers at the aquarium arrive before dawn to feed the animals.
Ava hired a personal trainer to help her get stronger after the operation.
Several language trainers at the institute also teach evening classes online.
- coach
broader — includes planning strategy and motivating, not just teaching skills
- instructor
more formal; often used for driving, swimming, or military training
- teacher
more general; usually for academic subjects rather than physical or vocational skills
- trainee
the person being taught, the opposite role in the same process
文法句型
trainer + in + [skill]
trainer + for + [group or purpose]
trainer + of + [animals or champions]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'in', 'for', or 'of' plus the area of specialisation: a trainer in first aid, a trainer for new employees, a trainer of guide dogs.
常見錯誤
2. a soft, lightweight shoe made for sports or casual everyday wear; the British wo
a soft, lightweight shoe made for sports or casual everyday wear; the British word for what Americans call a sneaker
Putri bought a new pair of white trainers for her morning runs.
a pair of trainers — the standard quantifier
Gabriel's old trainers had holes in them after two years of daily use.
The children left their muddy trainers by the back door after football practice.
Aylin packed her trainers in the suitcase for the weekend hiking trip.
You can wear trainers to the office on Fridays, but not on meeting days.
- sneakers
the standard American word; interchangeable with trainers in meaning
- running shoes
specifically designed for running; trainers can be for any sport or casual wear
- gym shoes
narrower — specifically for indoor exercise; trainers covers a wider range
文法句型
a pair of trainers
wear trainers
put on + trainers
用法筆記
British English. The American equivalent is 'sneakers' or 'tennis shoes.' Always used in the plural form — you cannot say 'a trainer' to mean one sports shoe; use 'a pair of trainers' instead.
常見錯誤
3. a piece of equipment that lets you practise a skill in safe, controlled conditio
a piece of equipment that lets you practise a skill in safe, controlled conditions, often by copying real situations
Diya uses an elliptical trainer at the gym three times a week.
elliptical trainer — [activity type] + trainer compound
The flight school installed a new flight trainer for student pilots last month.
Felix bought a cycling trainer so he could ride indoors during the winter.
The rehabilitation centre has several balance trainers for patients recovering from strokes.
Lan set up the rowing trainer in the spare room overlooking the garden.
- simulator
more technical; used for complex training like flying or surgery
- exercise machine
broader — covers any fitness equipment, not only skill-training devices
文法句型
[activity] + trainer
use a trainer
trainer + for + [skill]
用法筆記
Often preceded by a word describing the activity: elliptical trainer, flight trainer, cycling trainer. Distinguish from sense 1 (the person who trains) — context makes it clear whether a person or a machine is meant.