joiner
/ˈdʒɔɪnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒɔɪnər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈjȯi-nər/ (ame, mw)
joiner — 名詞
- joinersingular
- joinersplural
1. a worker whose job is to make and fit the wooden parts of a building, such as wi
細木工匠
製作室內木構件的工匠
a worker whose job is to make and fit the wooden parts of a building, such as window frames, doors, and staircases.
Pablo works as a joiner and is building new bookshelves for the local library.
Pablo 擔任細木工匠,正在為當地圖書館打造新的書架。
joiner + works as; profession context
The joiners finished fixing all the wooden window frames before the winter storms arrived.
細木工匠們在冬季暴風雨來臨前完成了所有木窗框的安裝工作。
countable plural: the joiners
- carpenter
works on rough structural wood on building sites rather than finished interior pieces
- woodworker
broader term covering anyone who makes objects from wood
用法筆記
In British English, a joiner is distinct from a carpenter: a joiner makes finished interior woodwork in a workshop, while a carpenter works on rough structural timber on a building site.
常見錯誤
2. a person who signs up to become a member of a club, organization, or formal arra
加入者
加入組織或計劃的人
a person who signs up to become a member of a club, organization, or formal arrangement.
Samir was a recent joiner to the photography club and had not yet met most of the other members.
Samir 是攝影社的新加入者,還不認識大部分社員。
recent joiner + to [organization]
The gym offers a free fitness session to every new joiner who registers before Friday.
該健身房提供免費健身課程給在週五前註冊的新加入者。
new joiner + offer/discount context
- new member
more common in everyday English; 'joiner' is rarer and slightly more formal
- entrant
used for competitions or programmes rather than clubs
- leaver
someone who leaves an organization
用法筆記
Common in business or membership contexts such as 'new joiner', 'recent joiner', and 'welcome joiner'. Often used in promotional or HR materials.
3. someone who enjoys being part of many different social groups, clubs, or communi
愛參加者
喜歡加入團體活動的人
someone who enjoys being part of many different social groups, clubs, or community activities.
Amara is a natural joiner — she takes part in the drama society, the hiking group, and the book club all at once.
Amara 是個天生的愛參加者——她同時參加戲劇社、登山團和讀書會。
natural joiner + list of groups
Hassan has always been a joiner; he loves volunteering for community projects around the neighbourhood.
Hassan 向來是個愛參加活動的人,他喜歡參與社區計劃和鄰里活動。
- social butterfly
more informal; suggests someone who flits between social events rather than joining formal groups
- club member
neutral term without the sense of eagerness to join many groups
- loner
someone who prefers to spend time alone
用法筆記
Often preceded by 'natural' or 'born' to emphasize personality. Carries a positive tone of sociability and civic engagement.