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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
expert
ex·pert AW [expert experts] noun, adjective BrE [ˈekspɜːt] NAmE [ˈekspɜːrt] noun a person with special knowledge, skill or training in sth •a computer/medical expert •~ (at/in/on sth) an expert in child psychology •an expert on modern literature •~ (at/in/on doing sth) He's an expert at getting his own way. • Don't ask me— I'm no expert! Word Origin: Middle English (as an adjective): from French, from Latin expertus, past participle of experiri ‘try’. The noun use dates from the early 19th cent. Compare with ↑experience and ↑experiment. Thesaurus: expert noun C •She's a leading expert in child psychology. authority • • specialist • • connoisseur • • pundit • • buff • • afficionado • |informal, especially journalism guru • a/an expert/authority/specialist in/on sth a/an expert/authority/specialist in the field (of sth) a leading expert/authority/specialist /pundit Expert or authority? An expert is sb who is very skilled at sth and can give useful advice or training. An authority is sb who knows a lot about an academic subject, which may be very interesting but may not be useful or relevant. Example Bank: •A panel of experts will answer questions from the television audience. •Experts agree that a balanced diet is the key to great health. •She is a world expert on butterflies. •an expert in skin care •an expert on European art •I'm no expert, but I think you should get that cut seen to. •Medical experts are predicting a massive rise in obesity-related illnesses. •Professor Browne is a world-renowned expert on volcanic activity. •She's a leading expert in child psychology. •The so-called experts seem to have no explanation for this. •Weapons experts were sent to try to uncover evidence of a nuclear programme. Derived Word: ↑expertly adjective done with, having or involving great knowledge or skill •to seek expert advice/an expert opinion •an expert driver • We need some expert help. •~ (at/in sth) They are all expert in this field. •~ (at/in doing sth) She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. compare ↑inexpert Word Origin: Middle English (as an adjective): from French, from Latin expertus, past participle of experiri ‘try’. The noun use dates from the early 19th cent. Compare with ↑experience and ↑experiment. Thesaurus: expert adj. •They're all expert in this field. great • • skilled • • talented • • gifted • • professional • • impressive • • masterly • • virtuoso • • accomplished • |BrE skilful • |AmE skillful • Opp: inexpert expert/great/skilled/accomplished/skilful at sth expert/skilled/professional in sth a/an expert/great/skilled/talented/professional/impressive/masterly/virtuoso/accomplished/skilful performance Example Bank: •It's a good idea to seek expert advice. •Only a fully qualified doctor can give an expert opinion. •She has expert knowledge of child psychology. •She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. •They're all expert in this field.
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