suitor
gb/sˈutɚ/ us/sˈutɚ/
B2
英语
kérő, felperes, pályázó, érdeklődő
名词
B2
FORMAL
1
kérő
C1
用法模式：
[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.
学习者例句
He is her suitor.
Ő a kérője.
She has many suitors.
Sok kérője van.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse this with suit (clothes) or a lawsuit; suitor is a person.
含义
person seeking a romantic partner
搭配
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
近义词
admirer (Often someone who likes someone from a distance; not always actively pursuing.)
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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.)
主题
relationships
|dating
|marriage
|social_life
释义
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.
名词
C1
LEGAL
2
felperes
C1
用法模式：
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.
常见错误：
In modern legal English, plaintiff (civil) or claimant (UK) is more common than suitor.
含义
person who brings a lawsuit
搭配
a suitor in court
|the suitor's claim
|suitors and defendants
|a suitor before the court
|a suitor seeking relief
近义词
plaintiff (The standard modern term for the person who files a civil lawsuit (US).)
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claimant (Common in UK legal contexts; the person who makes a claim.)
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litigant (Any person involved in a lawsuit, not necessarily the one who starts it.)
反义词
defendant (The party who is sued or accused in a case.)
主题
law
|government
释义
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.
名词
C1
FORMAL
3
用法模式：
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.
学习者例句
Many people were suitors for the job.
Sok pályázó volt az állásra.
常见错误：
This is a figurative extension of the romantic meaning; it is used mostly in formal or journalistic writing.
含义
person competing for something
搭配
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
近义词
bidder (Used especially for auctions or competitive offers in business.)
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applicant (Common for jobs or programs; more neutral and everyday.)
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contender (Emphasizes competition and a strong chance of winning.)
主题
business
|work
|competition
|politics
释义
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.
语法
词典原形
suitor
IPA
GB/sˈutɚ/
US/sˈutɚ/
音节与重音
suit - or （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: suitor
- Plural: suitors
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- He is a would-be suitor.