dean
gb/dˈin/ us/dˈin/
B1
Englanti
~ 3300
dékán, nagy öreg, doyen, rangidős tag, esperes
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
1
dékán
B2
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dean' with 'principal' or 'headmaster', which are more common in primary or secondary schools.
Merkitys
Head of a college faculty
Kollokaatiot
dean of students
|associate dean
|academic dean
|dean's office
|law school dean
Synonyymit
head (A general term for the leader of an organization or department.)
|
principal (Used for the head of some schools; less common in universities.)
Antonyymit
student (Represents those being taught, the opposite role to a dean in an academic setting.)
Teemat
education
|administration
Määritelmä
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.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
2
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners think 'dean' only applies to universities; it can also mean the most senior member in other contexts.
Merkitys
Most senior member of a group
Kollokaatiot
dean of the press corps
|dean of local artists
Synonyymit
veteran (Emphasizes long experience rather than formal status.)
|
eldest (Focuses on age rather than authority or respect.)
Antonyymit
novice (A beginner with little experience, opposite to a senior member.)
Teemat
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
The oldest or most respected person in a group or profession.
The most experienced or senior person in a particular group, profession, or field.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
FORMAL
3
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this with the academic meaning; context determines which is meant.
Merkitys
Priest in charge of cathedral
Kollokaatiot
dean of Westminster
|cathedral dean
Synonyymit
rector (A clergyman in charge of a parish; not always in cathedrals.)
Antonyymit
parishioner (A member of the congregation, opposite in role to a dean in church context.)
Teemat
religion
Määritelmä
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.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
dean
IPA
GB/dˈin/
US/dˈin/
Tavut ja painotus
dean (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (dean)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: dean
- Plural: deans
Sanaperhe
Forms
deans
noun
Advanced or less common
deanship
noun
deanery
noun
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- Making the Dean's List is a great academic honor.
- She worked hard all semester and made the Dean's List.