dean
gb/dˈin/ us/dˈin/
B1
Inglese
~ 3300
dékán, nagy öreg, doyen, rangidős tag, esperes
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
dékán
B2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dean' with 'principal' or 'headmaster', which are more common in primary or secondary schools.
Significato
Head of a college faculty
Collocazioni
dean of students
|associate dean
|academic dean
|dean's office
|law school dean
Sinonimi
head (A general term for the leader of an organization or department.)
|
principal (Used for the head of some schools; less common in universities.)
Contrari
student (Represents those being taught, the opposite role to a dean in an academic setting.)
Temi
education
|administration
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Some learners think 'dean' only applies to universities; it can also mean the most senior member in other contexts.
Significato
Most senior member of a group
Collocazioni
dean of the press corps
|dean of local artists
Sinonimi
veteran (Emphasizes long experience rather than formal status.)
|
eldest (Focuses on age rather than authority or respect.)
Contrari
novice (A beginner with little experience, opposite to a senior member.)
Temi
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The oldest or most respected person in a group or profession.
The most experienced or senior person in a particular group, profession, or field.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
3
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with the academic meaning; context determines which is meant.
Significato
Priest in charge of cathedral
Collocazioni
dean of Westminster
|cathedral dean
Sinonimi
rector (A clergyman in charge of a parish; not always in cathedrals.)
Contrari
parishioner (A member of the congregation, opposite in role to a dean in church context.)
Temi
religion
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
dean
IPA
GB/dˈin/
US/dˈin/
Sillabe e accento
dean (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (dean)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: dean
- Plural: deans
Famiglia di parole
Forms
deans
noun
Advanced or less common
deanship
noun
deanery
noun
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Making the Dean's List is a great academic honor.
- She worked hard all semester and made the Dean's List.