achiever

/əˈtʃiːvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈtʃiːvər/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈchē-vər/ (ame, mw)

achiever — 名詞

1. A person who reaches a certain standard of success, whether that standard is con

1.名詞B2
釋義

達到者

達到某特定成就程度的人

A person who reaches a certain standard of success, whether that standard is considered above average, average, or below average compared with others.

例句

The tutoring programme is for low achievers who need extra support in maths and reading.

這個輔導課程是為在數學和閱讀方面需要額外幫助的低成就學生設計的。

collocation: low achiever

The new awards ceremony will celebrate achievers at every level, from beginners to advanced students.

新的頒獎典禮將表揚各個級別的達到者，從初學者到高階學生都有。

同義詞
  • performer

    broader term that includes any level of output; less tied to measurable success

文法句型

modifier + achiever

用法筆記

In this sense, the word is almost always used with a modifier such as 'high', 'low', or 'average' to indicate the level of success reached.

常見錯誤

❌She is an achiever student
✅She is a high achiever
💡'achiever' is a noun, not an adjective; it needs a modifier such as 'high' or 'low' before it, and it cannot directly modify another noun.

2. Someone who accomplishes a great deal in their professional life and stands out

2.名詞B2
釋義

成功者

事業或人生極成功的人

Someone who accomplishes a great deal in their professional life and stands out from others through sustained effort and natural ability.

例句

Amira is a natural achiever who grew her small catering business into a national brand.

Amira 是天生的成功者，她把小小的餐飲生意發展成了全國性的品牌。

collocation: natural achiever

The magazine's list of young achievers under thirty includes doctors, artists, and community leaders.

該雜誌的三十歲以下年輕成功者名單上，有醫生、藝術家和社區領袖。

collocation: young achiever

同義詞
  • high-achiever

    more emphatic; explicitly states that the person's success is well above average

  • top performer

    more formal; commonly used in workplace and academic contexts

  • go-getter

    informal; stresses energy and initiative rather than measurable outcomes

反義詞
  • underachiever

    a person who fails to reach their potential, especially in academic or professional settings

  • failure

    harsher and more informal; carries a strong negative judgement

文法句型

(adjective) + achiever

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense can be used without a modifier. Common in phrases such as 'young achiever', 'top achiever', and 'natural achiever'.

常見錯誤

❌He is a very achiever
✅He is a great achiever
💡'achiever' is a noun and cannot follow an adverb; use an adjective such as 'great', 'natural', or 'top' instead.