英語

anchorman

gb/ˈæŋkɚmən/ us/ˈæŋkɚmən/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 entity
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main TV or radio news presenter

a man who reads the news on TV or radio

用法パターン: the anchorman of [program/network]
よくある間違い:
In modern English, many people prefer anchor or news anchor (gender-neutral) instead of anchorman.
類義語
news anchor (More common and gender-neutral in modern usage.) | newscaster (Focuses on reading or delivering the news, not necessarily leading a program.)
対義語
field reporter (Works on location rather than presenting from the studio.)
コロケーション
TV anchorman |radio anchorman |news anchorman |evening-news anchorman |veteran anchorman |local anchorman |network anchorman |star anchorman |anchorman's desk |anchorman for [channel]
テーマ
media |news |communication
例文
  • The anchorman interrupted the broadcast to share a breaking news update.
  • She said the anchorman's calm voice helped her understand the story.
  • After the interview, the anchorman introduced the next report from overseas.
学習者向け例文
  • The anchorman is on TV at six o'clock.
  • He is a famous news anchorman.
名詞 C1 entity
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lead presenter of live coverage

the main presenter during a live TV or radio program

用法パターン: the anchorman for [event/coverage]
よくある間違い:
Learners may think anchorman is only for news; it can also be used for election nights, major events, and other live coverage.
類義語
host (More general; not specifically tied to broadcast journalism.) | presenter (Common in international English; neutral and broad.)
対義語
guest (Participates briefly rather than leading the program.)
コロケーション
election-night anchorman |coverage anchorman |studio anchorman |main anchorman |lead anchorman |anchorman of the broadcast |anchorman for the live show |anchorman during the debate |anchorman in the studio |anchorman role
テーマ
media |politics |sports
例文
  • The network's anchorman guided viewers through the election results as they came in.
  • During the storm coverage, the anchorman kept returning to the meteorologist for updates.
  • The anchorman introduced each panelist and took questions from viewers.
学習者向け例文
  • The anchorman is hosting the live show tonight.
名詞 C1 entity
3

last competitor in a relay team

the person who goes last in a relay race

用法パターン: the team's anchorman
よくある間違い:
This is different from the news meaning; it refers to a position in a team race.
類義語
anchor (More common and gender-neutral in sports contexts.)
対義語
lead-off runner (The first competitor in a relay, not the last.)
コロケーション
relay anchorman |4x100 anchorman |4x400 anchorman |team anchorman |strong anchorman |fast anchorman |anchorman leg |anchorman split |name the anchorman |serve as anchorman
テーマ
sports |competition
例文
  • Their anchorman surged ahead on the final straight and won the relay.
  • The coach chose him as anchorman because he stays calm under pressure.
  • As anchorman, she had to chase down a team that started with a big lead.
学習者向け例文
  • He is the anchorman in the relay.
名詞 C1 entity
4

key stabilizing member of a group

the most important, dependable person in a group

用法パターン: the anchorman of [team/group/unit]
よくある間違い:
This figurative meaning is common in sports writing; in everyday conversation, people more often say key player or mainstay.
類義語
mainstay (Emphasizes long-term reliability and support.) | linchpin (Stresses that the group depends on this person.)
対義語
weak link (Someone whose poor performance harms the group.)
コロケーション
anchorman of the lineup |anchorman of the defense |anchorman of the rotation |anchorman of the team |anchorman in the middle |veteran anchorman |defensive anchorman |pitching-staff anchorman |anchorman presence |remain the anchorman
テーマ
sports |work |groups
例文
  • For years, he was the anchorman of their defense and organized the back line.
  • The veteran became the anchorman of the young team, setting the pace in practice.
  • In the playoffs, her steady scoring made her the anchorman of the offense.
学習者向け例文
  • He is the anchorman of the team.
文法
辞書形
anchorman
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkɚmən/
US/ˈæŋkɚmən/
音節・強勢
an - chor - man (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: anchorman
  • Plural: anchormen
関連語
Forms
anchormen noun
Core family
anchor noun A2
Related words
anchorwoman noun newscaster noun B2 broadcaster noun B2
Advanced or less common
anchorperson noun B2 anchorage noun B2
表現

anchor man

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/ˈæŋkɚ mˈæn/
fixed phrase

variant spelling of anchorman

another way to write anchorman

例文
  • He started as a reporter and later became the anchor man on the evening news.
  • Their anchor man ran an excellent final leg to win the race.

news anchorman

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/njˈuz ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

anchorman for a news program

a man who presents the news

例文
  • The news anchorman interviewed the mayor about the new policy.
  • A former news anchorman wrote a memoir about life in the studio.

radio anchorman

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/ɹˈeɪdioʊ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

anchorman on radio

a man who presents news on the radio

例文
  • The radio anchorman took calls from listeners after the report aired.
  • A longtime radio anchorman announced his retirement on air.

relay anchorman

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/ɹˈilˌeɪ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

last runner in a relay

the person who goes last in a relay race

例文
  • The relay anchorman held off a late challenge to win by a fraction of a second.
  • They switched the order so their fastest sprinter could be relay anchorman.

tv anchorman

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/tˌɛləvˈɪʒən ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase

anchorman on television

a man who presents news on TV

例文
  • The TV anchorman apologized after misspeaking during the live broadcast.
  • She recognized the TV anchorman from a national network.

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