mathematician
mathematician — 名詞
- mathematiciansingular
- mathematiciansplural
1. someone who has advanced knowledge of mathematics and uses this knowledge in the
數學家
以數學為專業或研究對象的人
someone who has advanced knowledge of mathematics and uses this knowledge in their work — for example, carrying out research, creating theories, or teaching the subject at a school or university.
The mathematician from Kyoto solved a difficult puzzle about numbers.
來自京都的數學家解開了一道關於數字的難題。
pattern: [origin] mathematician + solved [problem]
Yusuf trained to become a mathematician at a university in Morocco.
Yusuf 在摩洛哥的一所大學接受訓練，成為一名數學家。
Young mathematicians meet every year to share their work with others.
年輕的數學家每年聚會，互相分享研究成果。
Leila's grandfather was a mathematician who taught at a small college in Brazil.
Leila 的祖父是一名數學家，曾在巴西一所小型學院任教。
Priya, a mathematician at a research centre in Tokyo, published a paper on prime numbers.
Priya 在東京一間研究中心擔任數學家，發表了一篇關於質數的論文。
- scientist
much broader — includes chemistry, physics, biology, etc.
- statistician
focuses on collecting and interpreting numerical data, not on pure mathematical theory
- theoretical physicist
uses math to explain physical laws, but the focus is on the material universe
文法句型
a mathematician
mathematician + verb
用法筆記
A regular countable noun. The word implies formal training or professional work in mathematics — do not use it simply for someone who is good at mental arithmetic.