spokeswoman
gb/spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/ us/spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
B2
Anglais
szóvivő
NOM
B2
1
szóvivő
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a spokeswoman for [organization/group]
A company spokeswoman said the product will be available next month.
A cég szóvivője azt mondta, hogy a termék jövő hónapban lesz kapható.
The police spokeswoman confirmed that no one was injured.
A rendőrség szóvivője megerősítette, hogy senki sem sérült meg.
The minister’s spokeswoman refused to comment on the report.
Exemples pédagogiques
She is the spokeswoman for the hospital.
Ő a kórház szóvivője.
A spokeswoman answered questions from reporters.
Egy szóvivő válaszolt az újságírók kérdéseire.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use spokeswoman for a man; use spokesperson (gender-neutral) or spokesman for a man.
Sens
woman who speaks for others
Collocations
company spokeswoman
|government spokeswoman
|police spokeswoman
|press spokeswoman
|official spokeswoman
|chief spokeswoman
|a spokeswoman said
|the spokeswoman confirmed
|the spokeswoman denied
|appoint a spokeswoman
Synonymes
spokesperson (Gender-neutral and now often preferred.)
|
representative (More general; can include roles beyond speaking to the public.)
|
press officer (Often an official media/communications job title.)
Thèmes
media
|business
|government
|communication
|work
Définition
A woman whose job is to speak for a company or group.
A woman who is chosen or employed to give information and speak publicly on behalf of an organization, government body, or other group, especially to the media.
NOM
C1
2
szóvivő
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a spokeswoman for [someone]
The athlete’s spokeswoman said he would return to training next week.
A sportoló szóvivője azt mondta, hogy jövő héten visszatér az edzésekhez.
A spokeswoman for the family asked for privacy.
A család szóvivője magánéletük tiszteletben tartását kérte.
Her spokeswoman later released a short statement.
Exemples pédagogiques
The actor’s spokeswoman spoke to the press.
A színész szóvivője nyilatkozott a sajtónak.
A spokeswoman for him gave a statement.
A szóvivője közleményt adott ki.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may omit for (e.g., “a spokeswoman the actor”); the usual pattern is “spokeswoman for [person]”.
Sens
woman who speaks for a person
Collocations
a spokeswoman for the actor
|the singer’s spokeswoman
|a spokeswoman for the family
|issue a statement through a spokeswoman
|a spokeswoman declined to comment
Synonymes
spokesperson (Gender-neutral; most common alternative.)
|
publicist (Often works in entertainment; focuses on managing publicity.)
Thèmes
media
|communication
|people
Définition
A woman who speaks publicly for another person.
A woman who speaks publicly on behalf of a particular person, expressing that person’s position or giving statements for them.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
spokeswoman
API
GB/spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
US/spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
Syllabes et accentuation
spokes - wo - man (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (spokes)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: spokeswoman
- Plural: spokeswomen
Expressions
act as spokeswoman
1/ˈækt ˈæz spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
fixed phrase
serve as a spokesperson
To do the job of speaking for someone or a group.
Exemples
- During the campaign, she acted as spokeswoman for the candidate.
- He asked his lawyer to act as spokeswoman in the case.
- She has acted as spokeswoman for the charity for years.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She acted as spokeswoman for the group.
- He asked her to act as a spokeswoman.
company spokeswoman
1/kˈʌmpəni spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
fixed phrase
business
corporate media representative
A woman who speaks to the public for a company.
Exemples
- A company spokeswoman said the firm would refund customers.
- The company spokeswoman declined to comment on the lawsuit.
- Reporters called the company spokeswoman for an update.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A company spokeswoman spoke on TV.
- The company spokeswoman answered questions.
government spokeswoman
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
fixed phrase
formal
official government media representative
A woman who speaks publicly for the government.
Exemples
- A government spokeswoman announced new travel rules.
- The government spokeswoman denied the allegations.
- Journalists questioned the government spokeswoman at the briefing.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A government spokeswoman gave an announcement.
- The government spokeswoman spoke to reporters.
police spokeswoman
1/pəlˈis spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
fixed phrase
police media contact
A woman who speaks to the public for the police.
Exemples
- A police spokeswoman said the suspect had been arrested.
- The police spokeswoman urged witnesses to come forward.
- According to a police spokeswoman, the road will remain closed.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A police spokeswoman gave details.
- The police spokeswoman answered the press.
press spokeswoman
1/pɹˈɛs spˈoʊkswˌʊmən/
fixed phrase
business
press office representative
A woman who deals with the press for a group or person.
Exemples
- A press spokeswoman said the event had been postponed.
- The press spokeswoman released a statement to journalists.
- Reporters emailed the press spokeswoman for confirmation.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A press spokeswoman sent a statement.
- The press spokeswoman talked to journalists.
spokeswoman for [someone/something]
1/spˈoʊkswˌʊmən fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
represent someone in public
A woman who speaks publicly for a person or group.
Exemples
- She is a spokeswoman for the environmental group.
- A spokeswoman for the company said the issue had been fixed.
- He spoke through a spokeswoman for his office.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She is a spokeswoman for the school.
- A spokeswoman for the team answered questions.