dean
gb/dˈin/ us/dˈin/
B1
Engels
~ 3300
dékán, nagy öreg, doyen, rangidős tag, esperes
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
dékán
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dean' with 'principal' or 'headmaster', which are more common in primary or secondary schools.
Betekenis
Head of a college faculty
Woordcombinaties
dean of students
|associate dean
|academic dean
|dean's office
|law school dean
Synoniemen
head (A general term for the leader of an organization or department.)
|
principal (Used for the head of some schools; less common in universities.)
Antoniemen
student (Represents those being taught, the opposite role to a dean in an academic setting.)
Thema's
education
|administration
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners think 'dean' only applies to universities; it can also mean the most senior member in other contexts.
Betekenis
Most senior member of a group
Woordcombinaties
dean of the press corps
|dean of local artists
Synoniemen
veteran (Emphasizes long experience rather than formal status.)
|
eldest (Focuses on age rather than authority or respect.)
Antoniemen
novice (A beginner with little experience, opposite to a senior member.)
Thema's
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
The oldest or most respected person in a group or profession.
The most experienced or senior person in a particular group, profession, or field.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
FORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with the academic meaning; context determines which is meant.
Betekenis
Priest in charge of cathedral
Woordcombinaties
dean of Westminster
|cathedral dean
Synoniemen
rector (A clergyman in charge of a parish; not always in cathedrals.)
Antoniemen
parishioner (A member of the congregation, opposite in role to a dean in church context.)
Thema's
religion
Definitie
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
Lemmavorm
dean
IPA
GB/dˈin/
US/dˈin/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
dean (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (dean)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: dean
- Plural: deans
Woordfamilie
Forms
deans
noun
Advanced or less common
deanship
noun
deanery
noun
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- Making the Dean's List is a great academic honor.
- She worked hard all semester and made the Dean's List.