dean
gb/dˈin/ us/dˈin/
B1
Inglês
~ 3300
dékán, nagy öreg, doyen, rangidős tag, esperes
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
dékán
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dean' with 'principal' or 'headmaster', which are more common in primary or secondary schools.
Significado
Head of a college faculty
Colocações
dean of students
|associate dean
|academic dean
|dean's office
|law school dean
Sinônimos
head (A general term for the leader of an organization or department.)
|
principal (Used for the head of some schools; less common in universities.)
Antônimos
student (Represents those being taught, the opposite role to a dean in an academic setting.)
Temas
education
|administration
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Some learners think 'dean' only applies to universities; it can also mean the most senior member in other contexts.
Significado
Most senior member of a group
Colocações
dean of the press corps
|dean of local artists
Sinônimos
veteran (Emphasizes long experience rather than formal status.)
|
eldest (Focuses on age rather than authority or respect.)
Antônimos
novice (A beginner with little experience, opposite to a senior member.)
Temas
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The oldest or most respected person in a group or profession.
The most experienced or senior person in a particular group, profession, or field.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with the academic meaning; context determines which is meant.
Significado
Priest in charge of cathedral
Colocações
dean of Westminster
|cathedral dean
Sinônimos
rector (A clergyman in charge of a parish; not always in cathedrals.)
Antônimos
parishioner (A member of the congregation, opposite in role to a dean in church context.)
Temas
religion
Definição
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.
Gramática
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dean
AFI
GB/dˈin/
US/dˈin/
Sílabas e tonicidade
dean (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (dean)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: dean
- Plural: deans
Família de palavras
Forms
deans
noun
Advanced or less common
deanship
noun
deanery
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Making the Dean's List is a great academic honor.
- She worked hard all semester and made the Dean's List.