scholar
/ˈskɒlə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskɑːlər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskä-lər/ (ame, mw)
scholar — 名詞
- scholarsingular
- scholarsplural
1. an academic who has carried out detailed research on a specific topic over many
學者
在大學等機構深入研究某學科的專家
an academic who has carried out detailed research on a specific topic over many years, usually working at a university or research institute
Dr. Yael is a leading scholar of ancient Chinese poetry at National Taiwan University.
Yael 博士是國立臺灣大學研究中國古代詩歌的頂尖學者。
leading scholar + [field] + at [institution]
The conference brought together scholars from Japan, Brazil, and Germany to discuss climate change.
這場會議匯集了來自日本、巴西和德國的學者，共同討論氣候變遷。
As a young scholar, Hugo spent five years studying the history of map-making.
Hugo 還是年輕學者時，花了五年研究地圖繪製的歷史。
The scholar's latest book examines how trade routes shaped the culture of Southeast Asia.
這位學者的新書探討了貿易路線如何形塑東南亞的文化。
- academic
more general; focuses on the institutional role rather than depth of learning
- researcher
emphasises the activity of investigation; can apply to any field including science
- expert
broader; does not imply formal academic training or university affiliation
文法句型
scholar of [field]
用法筆記
Often modified by a specific field of study, e.g. 'a Milton scholar' or 'a Dante scholar'. This label carries a tone of respect for deep, long-term learning and sounds more formal than 'expert' or 'researcher'.
常見錯誤
2. a person, especially a young student, who learns things quickly and puts a lot o
好學的人
聰明且努力學習的人
a person, especially a young student, who learns things quickly and puts a lot of effort into their studies
Meera has always been a scholar — she finishes her homework before dinner every evening.
Meera 一直都是個好學的人——她每天晚飯前就把功課寫完了。
scholars used informally for a hard-working student
The teacher described Feng as a natural scholar who asks thoughtful questions about history.
老師說Feng 是天生的好學者，總能提出關於歷史的深入問題。
natural scholar describes talent for study
Kwame was no great athlete, but a true scholar who loved reading and writing.
Kwame 運動表現不怎麼樣，但他是個真正愛讀書寫作的好學生。
The school library was a second home for the young scholar who studied there daily.
學校的圖書館成了那位用功學生的第二個家，他每天下午都在那裡唸書。
- high-achiever
focuses on grades and results rather than love of learning
- bookworm
informal; emphasises the habit of reading, not necessarily intelligence
- keen learner
describes attitude rather than natural ability
用法筆記
Commonly used in school contexts to describe a student who is naturally studious. Unlike sense 1, this usage does not imply expertise in a specific academic field and is less formal.
常見錯誤
3. a student who receives money from a school, foundation, or organization to help
獎學金生
獲得獎學金就讀的學生
a student who receives money from a school, foundation, or organization to help pay for their education
Yara is a Commonwealth scholar studying public health at the University of Oxford.
Yara 是英聯邦獎學金生，在牛津大學攻讀公共衛生。
[Scholarship name] scholar + [field] at [institution]
Every year, the foundation selects ten young scholars from rural areas for full financial support.
這個基金會每年選出十名來自農村的年輕獎學金生，提供全額補助。
Justin worked hard and became a university scholar with a full tuition grant.
Justin 高中時很用功，後來成為領取全額學費補助的大學獎學金生。
The scholarship program sends scholars to study engineering in Singapore for two years.
這項獎學金計畫選送學生到新加坡攻讀工程，為期兩年。
- grant recipient
more general; grants are not always merit-based like scholarships
- awardee
formal; used for any kind of award, not just academic funding
- fellowship holder
usually postgraduate; may include a teaching or research requirement
文法句型
[Scholarship name] scholar
用法筆記
Used primarily in administrative or financial-aid contexts. The scholar's field of study is often specified after the scholarship name, e.g. 'a Rhodes Scholar studying law'.