anchorman
gb/ˈæŋkɚmən/ us/ˈæŋkɚmən/
B2
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B2
entity
1
main TV or radio news presenter
a man who reads the news on TV or radio
Модель уживання:
the anchorman of [program/network]
Поширена помилка:
In modern English, many people prefer anchor or news anchor (gender-neutral) instead of anchorman.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
field reporter (Works on location rather than presenting from the studio.)
Словосполучення
TV anchorman
|radio anchorman
|news anchorman
|evening-news anchorman
|veteran anchorman
|local anchorman
|network anchorman
|star anchorman
|anchorman's desk
|anchorman for [channel]
Теми
media
|news
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The anchorman is on TV at six o'clock.
- He is a famous news anchorman.
Іменник
C1
entity
2
lead presenter of live coverage
the main presenter during a live TV or radio program
Модель уживання:
the anchorman for [event/coverage]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may think anchorman is only for news; it can also be used for election nights, major events, and other live coverage.
Синоніми
host (More general; not specifically tied to broadcast journalism.)
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presenter (Common in international English; neutral and broad.)
Антоніми
guest (Participates briefly rather than leading the program.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
media
|politics
|sports
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The anchorman is hosting the live show tonight.
Іменник
C1
entity
3
last competitor in a relay team
the person who goes last in a relay race
Модель уживання:
the team's anchorman
Поширена помилка:
This is different from the news meaning; it refers to a position in a team race.
Синоніми
anchor (More common and gender-neutral in sports contexts.)
Антоніми
lead-off runner (The first competitor in a relay, not the last.)
Словосполучення
relay anchorman
|4x100 anchorman
|4x400 anchorman
|team anchorman
|strong anchorman
|fast anchorman
|anchorman leg
|anchorman split
|name the anchorman
|serve as anchorman
Теми
sports
|competition
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He is the anchorman in the relay.
Іменник
C1
entity
4
key stabilizing member of a group
the most important, dependable person in a group
Модель уживання:
the anchorman of [team/group/unit]
Поширена помилка:
This figurative meaning is common in sports writing; in everyday conversation, people more often say key player or mainstay.
Синоніми
mainstay (Emphasizes long-term reliability and support.)
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linchpin (Stresses that the group depends on this person.)
Антоніми
weak link (Someone whose poor performance harms the group.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
sports
|work
|groups
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He is the anchorman of the team.
Граматика
Словникова форма
anchorman
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkɚmən/
US/ˈæŋkɚmən/
Склади й наголос
an - chor - man (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: anchorman
- Plural: anchormen
Споріднені слова
Forms
anchormen
noun
Core family
anchor
noun A2
Related words
Advanced or less common
anchorperson
noun B2
anchorage
noun B2
Вирази
anchor man
1/ˈæŋkɚ mˈæn/
fixed phrase
variant spelling of anchorman
another way to write anchorman
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- The TV anchorman apologized after misspeaking during the live broadcast.
- She recognized the TV anchorman from a national network.