groundskeeper
/ˈɡraʊndzkiːpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡraʊndzkiːpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgrau̇n(d)z-ˌkē-pər/ (ame, mw)
groundskeeper — 名詞
- groundskeepersingular
- groundskeepersplural
1. someone employed to look after the lawns, paths, and outdoor areas of a sports v
場地管理員
負責維護球場、公園或莊園場地的人員
someone employed to look after the lawns, paths, and outdoor areas of a sports venue, park, school, or large estate, doing tasks like mowing, watering, and repairing fences.
Omar has worked as the head groundskeeper at the cricket club for twelve years.
Omar 在這家板球俱樂部擔任場地總管理員已經十二年了。
common pattern: groundskeeper at + sports venue
Every morning the groundskeeper marks the white lines on the football pitch before training begins.
每天早上，場地管理員會在訓練開始前在足球場上劃出白線。
typical job duty context
Beatrix waved at the groundskeeper who was trimming the hedges along the school driveway.
Beatrix 向正在修剪學校車道旁樹籬的場地管理員揮了揮手。
The old estate keeps two groundskeepers to mow the lawns and look after the rose garden.
這座老莊園聘了兩位場地管理員，負責修剪草坪和照料玫瑰園。
After the storm, Nikhil helped the groundskeeper clear broken branches from the park footpaths.
暴風雨過後，Nikhil 幫場地管理員清理公園步道上斷落的樹枝。
- groundsman
British English; same role, slightly older term
- greenkeeper
specifically the person who maintains a golf course
- caretaker
broader role; may also handle buildings, not just grounds
文法句型
a/the groundskeeper at/of [place]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a sports venue, park, school, or large private estate. Often used with a definite article naming the workplace (the groundskeeper at the stadium).