tutored
/ˈtʃuː.tər/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈutɚd] /ˈtuː.t̬ɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈutɚd] /ˈtü-tər How to pronounce tutor (audio) ˈtyü-/ (ame, mw)
tutored — 動詞
- tutoredpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tutoreds3rd person singular
- tutoreding-ing form
- tutorededpast simple
1. to give a student or a small group of students extra teaching outside their regu
輔導；家教
在課外個別指導學生
to give a student or a small group of students extra teaching outside their regular classes, usually for a fee, in order to help them improve in a particular subject
Rohan tutored his younger sister in math every Tuesday evening after her school let out.
Rohan 每週二晚上在妹妹放學後輔導她數學。
tutor + [person] + in + [subject]
The retired chemistry teacher tutored three high school students for their college entrance exams.
那位退休的化學老師為三名高中生輔導大學入學考試。
tutor + [person] + for + [exam]
During summer break, Mia tutored children from low-income families at no charge.
暑假期間，Mia 免費輔導來自低收入家庭的小孩。
A local volunteer group tutors struggling readers one-on-one after school in the community centre.
一個志工團體在放學後的社區中心內，一對一輔導閱讀能力較弱的學童。
Esme tutored part-time at the university's writing centre while finishing her own degree.
Esme 在攻讀學位期間，同時在大學的寫作中心兼職擔任家教。
- teach
broader meaning; teaching can happen in any setting, while tutoring is typically individual or small-group and often remedial
- coach
more common for skills, sports, or exam preparation; 'coach' often has a performance-improvement focus rather than general academic support
- mentor
a long-term relationship involving career or personal guidance beyond a single subject; 'tutor' is narrower and subject-specific
- learn
the learner receives instruction rather than giving it
文法句型
tutor + [person] + in + [subject]
tutor + [person] + for + [test/subject]
[Person] tutors [someone]
用法筆記
Object is typically a learner or a group. The subject's area of expertise often follows 'in' (tutor someone in physics); the purpose can follow 'for' (tutor someone for an exam). Frequently used in educational contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to be legally responsible for the care, protection, and well-being of a child or
監護
依法照料與保護
to be legally responsible for the care, protection, and well-being of a child or of an adult who cannot look after themselves
After their parents died, Aunt Ayana was appointed to tutor the children until adulthood.
父母過世後，Ayana 阿姨被指定監護這些孩子直到他們成年。
legal context: appointed to tutor
The court assigned a social worker to tutor the orphan until a permanent home was found.
法院指派一名社工監護那名孤兒，直到找到永久安置處。
In some legal systems, grandparents may tutor their grandchildren if both parents are unable to.
在某些法律制度下，如果父母雙方都無法照顧孩子，祖父母可以監護孫子女。
Devika was named in the will to tutor her niece and nephew after her sister passed away.
Devika 在遺囑中被指定在她姐姐過世後監護其姪女和姪子。
- guardian
a noun; the verb 'tutor' in this sense overlaps with 'act as a guardian', though 'guardian' is far more common in modern legal language
文法句型
tutor + [person] (as ward/child under care)
用法筆記
This sense is formal and appears almost exclusively in legal or official documents about child welfare and guardianship. Distinguish from sense 1 (PRIVATE TEACHING), where the focus is on academic instruction rather than legal custody.
常見錯誤
tutored — 名詞
1. someone who is hired to teach a student or a very small class in private, typica
家教
私下收費授課的教師
someone who is hired to teach a student or a very small class in private, typically in exchange for payment and not as part of a formal school
Antonia worked as a private tutor for international students after finishing her TEFL certificate.
Antonia 在取得 TEFL 證照後，擔任外籍學生的私人家教。
work as a tutor
The school hired a writing tutor to help students improve their essays and research papers.
學校聘請了一位寫作家教來幫助學生改善論文和報告。
Zayd's parents found him a maths tutor after his grades began to fall in the second term.
Zayd 的爸媽在他成績開始下滑後，幫他找了一位數學家教。
Mei met her English tutor twice a week at the public library near her apartment.
Mei 每週在她公寓附近的公共圖書館和英文家教見面兩次。
Niran's tutor helped him prepare for the piano exam by focusing on his weak spots in music theory.
Niran 的家教針對他在樂理方面的弱點，幫助他準備鋼琴考試。
- instructor
more formal and broader; can refer to anyone who teaches, including in driving schools or training workshops
- coach
focuses on skill development and performance (sports, exams, public speaking) rather than general academic subjects
- mentor
emphasises long-term personal or career guidance with a supportive relationship beyond pure instruction
- student
a student receives instruction; a tutor provides it
文法句型
a [subject] tutor
work as a tutor
hire a tutor
用法筆記
A 'tutor' is distinct from a 'teacher': a teacher works within a school system with a full class; a tutor works privately, often one-on-one. In British universities, 'tutor' can also refer to an academic advisor who guides a small group of students.