suitor
gb/sˈutɚ/ us/sˈutɚ/
B2
Anh
kérő, felperes, pályázó, érdeklődő
DANH TỪ
B2
FORMAL
1
kérő
C1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone]'s suitor; a suitor for [someone]
Her parents were unimpressed by her new suitor.
A szüleit nem nyűgözte le az új kérője.
Several suitors came to the party hoping to impress her.
Több kérő is eljött a partira abban a reményben, hogy lenyűgözzék őt.
In the novel, she refuses every suitor until she can choose for herself.
Ví dụ cho người học
He is her suitor.
Ő a kérője.
She has many suitors.
Sok kérője van.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse this with suit (clothes) or a lawsuit; suitor is a person.
Nghĩa
person seeking a romantic partner
Cụm từ đi kèm
an eligible suitor
|a wealthy suitor
|an ardent suitor
|a potential suitor
|a jealous suitor
|a rejected suitor
|attract suitors
|turn away suitors
|a string of suitors
|compete for her suitorship
Từ đồng nghĩa
admirer (Often someone who likes someone from a distance; not always actively pursuing.)
|
wooer (More old-fashioned; emphasizes actively trying to win someone’s love.)
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beau (Old-fashioned and informal; typically a boyfriend or male admirer.)
Chủ đề
relationships
|dating
|marriage
|social_life
Định nghĩa
A person who wants to date or marry someone.
A person who is trying to start a romantic relationship with someone, especially with the intention of marrying them.
DANH TỪ
C1
LEGAL
2
felperes
C1
Mẫu sử dụng:
a suitor in [court/place]
The judge heard arguments from the suitor and the defendant.
A bíró meghallgatta a felperes és az alperes érveit.
Each suitor must show that the court has jurisdiction.
Minden felperesnek igazolnia kell, hogy az ügyben a bíróság illetékes.
The law was designed to protect suitors who could not afford counsel.
Lỗi thường gặp:
In modern legal English, plaintiff (civil) or claimant (UK) is more common than suitor.
Nghĩa
person who brings a lawsuit
Cụm từ đi kèm
a suitor in court
|the suitor's claim
|suitors and defendants
|a suitor before the court
|a suitor seeking relief
Từ đồng nghĩa
plaintiff (The standard modern term for the person who files a civil lawsuit (US).)
|
claimant (Common in UK legal contexts; the person who makes a claim.)
|
litigant (Any person involved in a lawsuit, not necessarily the one who starts it.)
Từ trái nghĩa
defendant (The party who is sued or accused in a case.)
Chủ đề
law
|government
Định nghĩa
A person who starts a legal case in court.
A person who brings a case to a court of law; a litigant, especially the one who seeks a legal remedy.
DANH TỪ
C1
FORMAL
3
Mẫu sử dụng:
a suitor for [something]
Three suitors for the CEO role were interviewed this week.
Három pályázót hallgattak meg ezen a héten a vezérigazgatói posztra.
The company attracted several suitors after announcing it might sell the division.
A cég több érdeklődőt is vonzott, miután bejelentette, hogy esetleg eladja az üzletágat.
Local media reported that two suitors were competing to buy the team.
Ví dụ cho người học
Many people were suitors for the job.
Sok pályázó volt az állásra.
Lỗi thường gặp:
This is a figurative extension of the romantic meaning; it is used mostly in formal or journalistic writing.
Nghĩa
person competing for something
Cụm từ đi kèm
suitors for the job
|suitors for the contract
|several suitors emerged
|court potential suitors
|a field of suitors
|a rival suitor
|attract suitors for the deal
|the leading suitor
Từ đồng nghĩa
bidder (Used especially for auctions or competitive offers in business.)
|
applicant (Common for jobs or programs; more neutral and everyday.)
|
contender (Emphasizes competition and a strong chance of winning.)
Chủ đề
business
|work
|competition
|politics
Định nghĩa
A person or group trying to get something they want.
A person or organization that is trying to obtain something, such as a job, contract, position, or opportunity.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
suitor
IPA
GB/sˈutɚ/
US/sˈutɚ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
suit - or (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: suitor
- Plural: suitors
Cách diễn đạt
would-be suitor
1/wˈʊd bˈi sˈutɚ/
fixed phrase
person hoping to date someone
A person who wants to date or marry someone but has not succeeded.
Ví dụ
- She ignored the would-be suitor who kept sending her messages.
- The would-be suitor was turned away at the door.
- Her friends screened out would-be suitors who seemed unreliable.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He is a would-be suitor.