commentator
gb/kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/ us/kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6200
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
person describing live events in media
A person who talks on TV, radio, or online to explain and give opinions about a game, news story, or other event while you watch or listen.
Vzorec užití:
a [sports/political] commentator on [channel/event]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "commentator" with "commenter". A "commentator" is usually a professional person on TV, radio, or in articles who regularly explains or analyzes events. A "commenter" is an ordinary person who writes a short comment online. Learners may also say "commentator of the match" instead of the more natural "commentator on the match" or "commentator for the match".
Synonyma
announcer (Often focuses on giving basic information (names, scores) with less analysis or opinion than a commentator.)
Antonyma
spectator (A spectator only watches or listens to an event and does not describe or analyze it for an audience.)
Kolokace
sports commentator
|TV commentator
|radio commentator
|political commentator
|color commentator
|football commentator
Témata
media
|sports
|politics
|communication
Příklady
- The sports commentator kept viewers updated on every play during the final match.
- A political commentator on the news channel explained what the election results might mean.
- The radio commentator painted a vivid picture of the game for listeners who could not see it.
- During the ceremony, the TV commentator gave background information about each guest.
- The color commentator added stories and expert insight while the play-by-play commentator described the action.
Učební příklady
- The commentator talked about the football game on TV.
- I like this sports commentator because he explains the rules clearly.
- The radio commentator told us what was happening in the race.
- A political commentator on the news show gave her opinion about the new law.
- The commentator described the goal as it happened.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
media figure giving opinions and analysis
A person who often writes or speaks in the media to give opinions and explain what is happening in politics, society, or culture.
Vzorec užití:
a [political/social] commentator on [issue/topic]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "commentator" for anyone who says something about a topic. In this sense, it usually refers to someone recognized by the media who often gives analysis or opinions, not just any person with a single comment. For one-time or casual online remarks, "commenter" or "user" is more natural.
Synonyma
pundit (Often suggests a media expert who gives strong or frequent opinions, sometimes with a slightly negative or ironic tone.)
Antonyma
participant (A participant is directly involved in the events or issues, while a commentator stands outside and discusses or analyzes them.)
Kolokace
political commentator
|social commentator
|media commentator
|economic commentator
|cultural commentator
|online commentator
Témata
media
|society
|politics
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- Several political commentators have criticized the government's response to the crisis.
- As a social commentator, she writes about how technology is changing family life.
- Economic commentators warned that the new policy could slow growth.
- The book collects essays by leading commentators on climate change.
- Media commentators quickly compared the scandal to similar events in the past.
Učební příklady
- He is a well-known political commentator in the country.
- The social commentator writes a weekly column in the newspaper.
- Many commentators said the decision was a big mistake.
- A cultural commentator talked about the movie on a podcast.
- Commentators on the website explained why the company failed.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
entity
3
scholar explaining a written text
A specialist who writes careful notes and explanations to help people understand a difficult book, such as religious or old texts.
Vzorec užití:
a [biblical/legal] commentator on [author/text]
Synonyma
scholar (A broader term for an academic expert; a commentator in this sense is a type of scholar focused on explaining a specific text.)
Antonyma
author (The author creates the original text, while the commentator explains and interprets that text later.)
Kolokace
biblical commentator
|classical commentator
|medieval commentator
|Shakespearean commentator
|legal commentator
|ancient commentator
Témata
religion
|literature
|academia
|education
|law
Příklady
- Many later commentators have disagreed about the meaning of this passage.
- Medieval commentators added glosses in the margins of the manuscript.
- Some commentators argue that the poet is criticizing the king in this verse.
- The edition includes notes from several nineteenth-century commentators.
- Classical commentators often tried to reconcile contradictory lines in the play.
Učební příklady
- A biblical commentator explains difficult parts of the Bible.
- Many commentators have written about this old poem.
- The book includes a text and a commentator's notes.
- Later commentators gave a new meaning to the story.
- An ancient commentator wrote a long explanation of the law.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
commentator
IPA
GB/kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
US/kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
com - ment - at - or (4 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: commentator
- Plural: commentators
Příbuzná slova
Forms
commentators
noun
Core family
comment
noun A2
commentary
noun B1
Related words
commentate
verb
commenter
noun
Advanced or less common
commentariat
noun
Výrazy
color commentator
1/kˈʌlɚ kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
sports expert adding analysis and stories
In sports, a commentator who gives expert opinions and interesting stories, while another person mainly describes each play.
Příklady
- The color commentator explained the strategy behind the coach's decision.
- She was hired as the color commentator because of her experience as a former player.
news commentator
1/njˈuz kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person analyzing and explaining news
A person on TV, radio, or online who explains and gives opinions about news stories.
Příklady
- A news commentator on the channel analyzed the causes of the crisis.
- The news commentator tried to present both sides of the argument.
play-by-play commentator
1/plˈeɪ bˈaɪ plˈeɪ kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
commentator describing every sports action
In sports, a commentator who tells you every action in the game as it happens, such as passes, shots, and goals.
Příklady
- The play-by-play commentator spoke rapidly to keep up with the fast game.
- He works as the play-by-play commentator, while his partner serves as the color commentator.
political commentator
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
media analyst focusing on politics
A person in the media who often explains and gives opinions about politics.
Příklady
- Several political commentators discussed the election results on the late-night show.
- He became a well-known political commentator after working in government for many years.
radio commentator
1/ɹˈeɪdioʊ kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person giving commentary on radio
A person who talks on the radio to describe and explain events for listeners.
Příklady
- The radio commentator spoke so vividly that I could imagine the whole match.
- He started his career as a local radio commentator for high school games.
social commentator
1/sˈoʊʃəl kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
analyst of social and cultural issues
A person who often writes or speaks about problems and changes in society and culture.
Příklady
- The comedian is also known as a sharp social commentator.
- As a social commentator, she focuses on how work is changing for young people.
sports commentator
1/spˈɔɹts kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person describing sports on air
A person on TV, radio, or online who talks about a sports game and explains what is happening.
Příklady
- The sports commentator shouted with excitement when the team scored.
- She works as a sports commentator for a major TV network.
television commentator
1/tˈɛləvˌɪʒən kˈɑməntˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person giving commentary on TV
A person who talks on TV to describe and explain events for viewers.
Příklady
- The television commentator introduced each athlete before the race.
- As a television commentator, she has to speak clearly and quickly.