spokesperson
gb/spˈoʊkspɚsən/ us/spˈoʊkspɚsən/
B2
英語
~ 9200
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
entity
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official representative for an organization
A person who is officially chosen to give information and answers for a company, group, or government, especially to the news media.
用法パターン：
a spokesperson for [organization]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"speaker of the company"* instead of *"spokesperson for the company"*. Use the pattern: *a spokesperson for [organization]*. Learners may also confuse *spokesperson* with *spokesman*/*spokeswoman*; *spokesperson* is gender-neutral and is preferred in modern English, especially in news and formal writing.
類義語
representative (Broader and more general; does not always mean talking to the media, while "spokesperson" usually involves giving statements publicly.)
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press officer (Often used in organizations to mean the person handling media relations; more technical and job-specific than the general term "spokesperson".)
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mouthpiece (Informal and often negative; suggests the person repeats what the organization wants without independent thought.)
対義語
critic (A critic speaks against an organization or its actions, while a spokesperson speaks for and defends it.)
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opponent (An opponent works against an organization or policy, which is the opposite role of a spokesperson who supports and explains it.)
コロケーション
company spokesperson
|government spokesperson
|official spokesperson
|police spokesperson
|union spokesperson
|corporate spokesperson
テーマ
business
|media
|politics
|communication
例文
- The company spokesperson said the data breach was under investigation.
- A government spokesperson confirmed that the new law will take effect next month.
- According to a police spokesperson, no one was injured in the accident.
- The union spokesperson announced that workers would go on strike if talks failed.
- She worked as a spokesperson for the airline during the safety crisis.
学習者向け例文
- The company spokesperson answered questions from the reporters.
- A government spokesperson gave details about the new rules.
- The police spokesperson spoke on TV after the accident.
- He is the main spokesperson for the sports team.
- The hospital spokesperson said the patients were safe.
名詞
C1
entity
2
public advocate for a cause or group
A person who speaks in public to support and explain a special idea, group, or problem, and is known as a main voice for it.
用法パターン：
a spokesperson for [cause]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think a *spokesperson* must be officially hired, but in this sense the person may simply be a well-known public voice for a cause. Also, use *spokesperson for* (not usually *spokesperson of*) when talking about a cause or issue, e.g. *a spokesperson for human rights*.
類義語
advocate (Very close in meaning; focuses slightly more on active support and campaigning, not only speaking.)
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campaigner (Highlights ongoing action and organizing for a cause, not just speaking; overlaps strongly when the person is a public voice.)
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figurehead (A public symbol or leader for a cause or group; may suggest less real power than "spokesperson" but a similar visible role.)
対義語
opponent (An opponent works against the cause or ideas that a spokesperson supports.)
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critic (A critic attacks or questions the cause or group that a spokesperson defends and explains.)
コロケーション
leading spokesperson
|prominent spokesperson
|outspoken spokesperson
|spokesperson for women's rights
|spokesperson for the environment
|spokesperson for reform
テーマ
politics
|society
|activism
|communication
|relationships
例文
- She has become a leading spokesperson for mental health awareness.
- He is a prominent spokesperson for environmental protection in the region.
- The group chose her as their spokesperson for education reform.
- Over the years, he emerged as a key spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community.
- The actor now serves as a spokesperson for animal rights.
学習者向け例文
- She is a leading spokesperson for women's rights.
- He is a strong spokesperson for peace.
- The group chose her as their spokesperson for change.
- The singer became a spokesperson for animal care.
- They needed a new spokesperson for the climate movement.
文法
辞書形
spokesperson
IPA
GB/spˈoʊkspɚsən/
US/spˈoʊkspɚsən/
音節・強勢
spokes - per - son （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (spokes)
活用形
Noun
- Base: spokesperson
- Plural: spokespersons
関連語
Forms
spokespersons
noun
Related words
spokesman
noun B1
spokeswoman
noun B2
Advanced or less common
outspoken
adjective
表現
act as spokesperson
1/ˈækt ˈæz spˈoʊkspɚsən/
fixed phrase
temporarily take spokesperson role
To take the role of spokesperson, often for a short time or in a special situation.
例文
- He agreed to act as spokesperson for the local residents.
- Several volunteers will act as spokespersons during the event.
- She often acts as spokesperson when the director is away.
company spokesperson
1/kˈʌmpəni spˈoʊkspɚsən/
fixed phrase
official speaker for a company
A person who is officially chosen to speak to the public or media for a company.
例文
- The company spokesperson apologized for the product recall.
- According to a company spokesperson, no jobs will be lost.
- A company spokesperson said the decision was final.
government spokesperson
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt spˈoʊkspɚsən/
fixed phrase
official speaker for a government
A person who is officially chosen to speak for the government to the public and the media.
例文
- A government spokesperson confirmed the date of the election.
- The government spokesperson refused to answer further questions.
- According to a government spokesperson, the policy will change next year.
official spokesperson
1/əfˈɪʃəl spˈoʊkspɚsən/
fixed phrase
formally recognized spokesperson
A person who is formally named and trusted by an organization or group to speak for it.
例文
- Only the official spokesperson can comment on the investigation.
- She was named the official spokesperson for the campaign.
- The company appointed an official spokesperson after the crisis.
serve as spokesperson
1/sˈɚv ˈæz spˈoʊkspɚsən/
fixed phrase
perform the role of spokesperson
To do the job or take the role of speaking for a group, organization, or cause.
例文
- She will serve as spokesperson during the trial.
- He has served as spokesperson for the committee for three years.
- An expert was asked to serve as spokesperson for the project.
spokesperson for
1/spˈoʊkspɚsən fɚ/
fixed phrase
representing a group or cause
Used to show which group, organization, or cause the spokesperson represents or supports.
例文
- She is a spokesperson for the charity.
- He became a spokesperson for environmental justice after the accident.
- A spokesperson for the ministry refused to comment.