Englisch

anchorman

gb/ˈæŋkɚmən/ us/ˈæŋkɚmən/
B2 Englisch
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen B2 entity
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main TV or radio news presenter

a man who reads the news on TV or radio

Verwendungsmuster: the anchorman of [program/network]
Häufiger Fehler:
In modern English, many people prefer anchor or news anchor (gender-neutral) instead of anchorman.
Synonyme
news anchor (More common and gender-neutral in modern usage.) | newscaster (Focuses on reading or delivering the news, not necessarily leading a program.)
Antonyme
field reporter (Works on location rather than presenting from the studio.)
Wortverbindungen
TV anchorman |radio anchorman |news anchorman |evening-news anchorman |veteran anchorman |local anchorman |network anchorman |star anchorman |anchorman's desk |anchorman for [channel]
Themen
media |news |communication
Beispiele
  • The anchorman interrupted the broadcast to share a breaking news update.
  • She said the anchorman's calm voice helped her understand the story.
  • After the interview, the anchorman introduced the next report from overseas.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The anchorman is on TV at six o'clock.
  • He is a famous news anchorman.
Nomen C1 entity
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lead presenter of live coverage

the main presenter during a live TV or radio program

Verwendungsmuster: the anchorman for [event/coverage]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think anchorman is only for news; it can also be used for election nights, major events, and other live coverage.
Synonyme
host (More general; not specifically tied to broadcast journalism.) | presenter (Common in international English; neutral and broad.)
Antonyme
guest (Participates briefly rather than leading the program.)
Wortverbindungen
election-night anchorman |coverage anchorman |studio anchorman |main anchorman |lead anchorman |anchorman of the broadcast |anchorman for the live show |anchorman during the debate |anchorman in the studio |anchorman role
Themen
media |politics |sports
Beispiele
  • The network's anchorman guided viewers through the election results as they came in.
  • During the storm coverage, the anchorman kept returning to the meteorologist for updates.
  • The anchorman introduced each panelist and took questions from viewers.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The anchorman is hosting the live show tonight.
Nomen C1 entity
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last competitor in a relay team

the person who goes last in a relay race

Verwendungsmuster: the team's anchorman
Häufiger Fehler:
This is different from the news meaning; it refers to a position in a team race.
Synonyme
anchor (More common and gender-neutral in sports contexts.)
Antonyme
lead-off runner (The first competitor in a relay, not the last.)
Wortverbindungen
relay anchorman |4x100 anchorman |4x400 anchorman |team anchorman |strong anchorman |fast anchorman |anchorman leg |anchorman split |name the anchorman |serve as anchorman
Themen
sports |competition
Beispiele
  • Their anchorman surged ahead on the final straight and won the relay.
  • The coach chose him as anchorman because he stays calm under pressure.
  • As anchorman, she had to chase down a team that started with a big lead.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • He is the anchorman in the relay.
Nomen C1 entity
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key stabilizing member of a group

the most important, dependable person in a group

Verwendungsmuster: the anchorman of [team/group/unit]
Häufiger Fehler:
This figurative meaning is common in sports writing; in everyday conversation, people more often say key player or mainstay.
Synonyme
mainstay (Emphasizes long-term reliability and support.) | linchpin (Stresses that the group depends on this person.)
Antonyme
weak link (Someone whose poor performance harms the group.)
Wortverbindungen
anchorman of the lineup |anchorman of the defense |anchorman of the rotation |anchorman of the team |anchorman in the middle |veteran anchorman |defensive anchorman |pitching-staff anchorman |anchorman presence |remain the anchorman
Themen
sports |work |groups
Beispiele
  • For years, he was the anchorman of their defense and organized the back line.
  • The veteran became the anchorman of the young team, setting the pace in practice.
  • In the playoffs, her steady scoring made her the anchorman of the offense.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • He is the anchorman of the team.
Grammatik
Grundform
anchorman
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkɚmən/
US/ˈæŋkɚmən/
Silben & Betonung
an - chor - man (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: anchorman
  • Plural: anchormen
Wortfamilie
Forms
anchormen noun
Core family
anchor noun A2
Related words
anchorwoman noun newscaster noun B2 broadcaster noun B2
Advanced or less common
anchorperson noun B2 anchorage noun B2
Ausdrücke

anchor man

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/ˈæŋkɚ mˈæn/
fixed phrase

variant spelling of anchorman

another way to write anchorman

Beispiele
  • He started as a reporter and later became the anchor man on the evening news.
  • Their anchor man ran an excellent final leg to win the race.

news anchorman

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/njˈuz ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

anchorman for a news program

a man who presents the news

Beispiele
  • The news anchorman interviewed the mayor about the new policy.
  • A former news anchorman wrote a memoir about life in the studio.

radio anchorman

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/ɹˈeɪdioʊ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

anchorman on radio

a man who presents news on the radio

Beispiele
  • The radio anchorman took calls from listeners after the report aired.
  • A longtime radio anchorman announced his retirement on air.

relay anchorman

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/ɹˈilˌeɪ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

last runner in a relay

the person who goes last in a relay race

Beispiele
  • The relay anchorman held off a late challenge to win by a fraction of a second.
  • They switched the order so their fastest sprinter could be relay anchorman.

tv anchorman

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/tˌɛləvˈɪʒən ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

anchorman on television

a man who presents news on TV

Beispiele
  • The TV anchorman apologized after misspeaking during the live broadcast.
  • She recognized the TV anchorman from a national network.

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