anchorman
gb/ˈæŋkɚmən/ us/ˈæŋkɚmən/
B2
Anglų
Reikšmės
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Daiktavardis
B2
entity
1
main TV or radio news presenter
a man who reads the news on TV or radio
Vartosenos šablonas:
the anchorman of [program/network]
Dažna klaida:
In modern English, many people prefer anchor or news anchor (gender-neutral) instead of anchorman.
Sinonimai
news anchor (More common and gender-neutral in modern usage.)
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newscaster (Focuses on reading or delivering the news, not necessarily leading a program.)
Antonimai
field reporter (Works on location rather than presenting from the studio.)
Kolokacijos
TV anchorman
|radio anchorman
|news anchorman
|evening-news anchorman
|veteran anchorman
|local anchorman
|network anchorman
|star anchorman
|anchorman's desk
|anchorman for [channel]
Temos
media
|news
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The anchorman is on TV at six o'clock.
- He is a famous news anchorman.
Daiktavardis
C1
entity
2
lead presenter of live coverage
the main presenter during a live TV or radio program
Vartosenos šablonas:
the anchorman for [event/coverage]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may think anchorman is only for news; it can also be used for election nights, major events, and other live coverage.
Sinonimai
host (More general; not specifically tied to broadcast journalism.)
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presenter (Common in international English; neutral and broad.)
Antonimai
guest (Participates briefly rather than leading the program.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
media
|politics
|sports
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The anchorman is hosting the live show tonight.
Daiktavardis
C1
entity
3
last competitor in a relay team
the person who goes last in a relay race
Vartosenos šablonas:
the team's anchorman
Dažna klaida:
This is different from the news meaning; it refers to a position in a team race.
Sinonimai
anchor (More common and gender-neutral in sports contexts.)
Antonimai
lead-off runner (The first competitor in a relay, not the last.)
Kolokacijos
relay anchorman
|4x100 anchorman
|4x400 anchorman
|team anchorman
|strong anchorman
|fast anchorman
|anchorman leg
|anchorman split
|name the anchorman
|serve as anchorman
Temos
sports
|competition
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He is the anchorman in the relay.
Daiktavardis
C1
entity
4
key stabilizing member of a group
the most important, dependable person in a group
Vartosenos šablonas:
the anchorman of [team/group/unit]
Dažna klaida:
This figurative meaning is common in sports writing; in everyday conversation, people more often say key player or mainstay.
Sinonimai
mainstay (Emphasizes long-term reliability and support.)
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linchpin (Stresses that the group depends on this person.)
Antonimai
weak link (Someone whose poor performance harms the group.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
sports
|work
|groups
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He is the anchorman of the team.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
anchorman
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkɚmən/
US/ˈæŋkɚmən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
an - chor - man (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: anchorman
- Plural: anchormen
Žodžių šeima
Forms
anchormen
noun
Core family
anchor
noun A2
Related words
Advanced or less common
anchorperson
noun B2
anchorage
noun B2
Posakiai
anchor man
1/ˈæŋkɚ mˈæn/
fixed phrase
variant spelling of anchorman
another way to write anchorman
Pavyzdžiai
- 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
1/njˈuz ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
anchorman for a news program
a man who presents the news
Pavyzdžiai
- The news anchorman interviewed the mayor about the new policy.
- A former news anchorman wrote a memoir about life in the studio.
radio anchorman
1/ɹˈeɪdioʊ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
anchorman on radio
a man who presents news on the radio
Pavyzdžiai
- The radio anchorman took calls from listeners after the report aired.
- A longtime radio anchorman announced his retirement on air.
relay anchorman
1/ɹˈilˌeɪ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
last runner in a relay
the person who goes last in a relay race
Pavyzdžiai
- 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
1/tˌɛləvˈɪʒən ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
anchorman on television
a man who presents news on TV
Pavyzdžiai
- The TV anchorman apologized after misspeaking during the live broadcast.
- She recognized the TV anchorman from a national network.