dean
gb/dˈin/ us/dˈin/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 3300
dékán, nagy öreg, doyen, rangidős tag, esperes
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
dékán
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the dean of [faculty/college/school]
The dean of the law school gave a speech at graduation.
A jogi kar dékánja beszédet mondott a diplomaosztón.
She met with the dean to discuss her academic progress.
Találkozott a dékánnal, hogy megbeszéljék, hogyan halad a tanulmányaival.
The university appointed a new dean for the Faculty of Science.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The dean spoke to the students.
A dékán beszélt a hallgatókhoz.
I have a meeting with the dean.
Találkozóm van a dékánnal.
Our new dean is very friendly.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dean' with 'principal' or 'headmaster', which are more common in primary or secondary schools.
Σημασία
Head of a college faculty
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
dean of students
|associate dean
|academic dean
|dean's office
|law school dean
Συνώνυμα
head (A general term for the leader of an organization or department.)
|
principal (Used for the head of some schools; less common in universities.)
Αντώνυμα
student (Represents those being taught, the opposite role to a dean in an academic setting.)
Θέματα
education
|administration
Ορισμός
The person in charge of a part of a university, such as a faculty or department.
The leader or chief administrator of a faculty, college, or specific area within a university.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the dean of [group/profession]
He is considered the dean of political reporters in Washington.
A washingtoni politikai tudósítók nagy öregjének tartják.
As the dean of local chefs, she has mentored many newcomers.
A helyi séfek nagy öregjeként sok pályakezdőt mentorált.
She was often called the dean of fashion journalism.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He is the dean of our team.
Ő a csapatunk legtapasztaltabb tagja.
She is the dean of local artists.
Ő a helyi művészek nagy öregje.
The dean of the group gave advice to new members.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners think 'dean' only applies to universities; it can also mean the most senior member in other contexts.
Σημασία
Most senior member of a group
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
dean of the press corps
|dean of local artists
Συνώνυμα
veteran (Emphasizes long experience rather than formal status.)
|
eldest (Focuses on age rather than authority or respect.)
Αντώνυμα
novice (A beginner with little experience, opposite to a senior member.)
Θέματα
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The oldest or most respected person in a group or profession.
The most experienced or senior person in a particular group, profession, or field.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
FORMAL
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the dean of [cathedral/churches]
The Dean of Westminster Abbey led the ceremony.
A Westminsteri apátság dékánja vezette a szertartást.
He was appointed as the new cathedral dean last year.
Tavaly nevezték ki az új székesegyházi dékánnak.
The dean welcomed visitors to the historic church.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The dean leads the cathedral.
A dékán vezeti a székesegyházat.
We met the dean after the service.
Az istentisztelet után találkoztunk a dékánnal.
The dean spoke at the church event.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with the academic meaning; context determines which is meant.
Σημασία
Priest in charge of cathedral
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
dean of Westminster
|cathedral dean
Συνώνυμα
rector (A clergyman in charge of a parish; not always in cathedrals.)
Αντώνυμα
parishioner (A member of the congregation, opposite in role to a dean in church context.)
Θέματα
religion
Ορισμός
A priest who leads a cathedral or several churches.
A senior priest who is responsible for a cathedral or a group of churches within a district.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
dean
IPA
GB/dˈin/
US/dˈin/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dean (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (dean)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: dean
- Plural: deans
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
deans
noun
Advanced or less common
deanship
noun
deanery
noun
Εκφράσεις
Dean of Students
1/dˈin əv stˈudənts/
fixed phrase
University officer for student affairs
A person at a university who helps and manages student life and activities.
Παραδείγματα
- The Dean of Students organized an orientation program for new students.
- If you have housing problems, speak to the Dean of Students.
Dean's List
1/dˈinz lˈɪst/
fixed phrase
List of top students by grades
A list made by a university that shows students with very high grades.
Παραδείγματα
- Making the Dean's List is a great academic honor.
- She worked hard all semester and made the Dean's List.