reader
gb/ɹˈidɚ/ us/ɹˈidɚ/
A2
Inglese
~ 1200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
entity
1
Person who reads
Someone who looks at and understands words in books, newspapers, or other writing.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is a reader of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reader' (person) with 'reading' (the activity). For example, saying 'I am reading' when they mean 'I am a reader'.
Sinonimi
bookworm (Informal term for someone who reads a lot, often implying strong enthusiasm for reading.)
Contrari
nonreader (A person who does not read or rarely reads written material.)
Collocazioni
avid reader
|casual reader
|young reader
|target reader
|first-time reader
Temi
daily life
|education
|media
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She's an avid reader of mystery novels.
- The magazine is aimed at young readers.
- Every reader will interpret the story differently.
- The author met with a group of her readers after the book signing.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am a slow reader.
- He is a reader of history books.
- My sister is a good reader.
- The teacher asked each reader to read aloud.
Sostantivo
technical
B1
entity
2
Electronic text device
A machine that can show or use words or information from a card, book file, or other storage.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'reader' as a device with 'reader' as a person if context is unclear.
Sinonimi
scanner (Device for reading printed codes or text, though often for data capture rather than display.)
Contrari
writer (In computing, a device that records data onto media instead of reading it.)
Collocazioni
e-book reader
|card reader
|PDF reader
|barcode reader
Temi
technology
|media
|communication
Esempi
- I bought a new e-book reader for my trip.
- The security system uses a card reader to check IDs.
- You'll need a PDF reader to open that file.
- The cashier scanned the product with a barcode reader.
Esempi per chi studia
- I use an e-book reader to read novels.
- The card reader is broken.
- You need a PDF reader to see the file.
- The shop has a barcode reader at the counter.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
entity
3
Senior academic rank
A high-level teacher in some universities, below professor in rank.
Errore comune:
Learners may think 'reader' here means 'someone who reads', but it is actually a job title.
Sinonimi
associate professor (Equivalent rank in many countries outside the UK; title differs by region.)
Collocazioni
Reader in History
|appointed Reader
Temi
education
Esempi
- She was promoted to Reader in English Literature last year.
- The university appointed him as Reader in Physics.
- As a Reader, he leads several research projects.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is a Reader in biology at the university.
- She became a Reader two years ago.
- The Reader teaches and does research.
Grammatica
Forma base
reader
IPA
GB/ɹˈidɚ/
US/ɹˈidɚ/
Sillabe e accento
read - er (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (read)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: reader
- Plural: readers
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
dear reader
1/dˈɪɹ ɹˈidɚ/
fixed phrase
literary
Direct address to audience
A way for a writer to speak directly to the person reading the text.
Esempi
- Dear reader, you may wonder why I chose this path.
- And so, dear reader, our story comes to an end.
reader's digest version
1/ɹˈidɚz dˈaɪd͡ʒɛst vˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
informal
Shortened version of text
A short and simple version of something longer or more detailed.
Esempi
- Can you give me the Reader's Digest version of the meeting?
- Here's the Reader's Digest version: we won.