n.[C]

1. （科學，藝術，運動等的）業餘從事者
   Our actors were all enthusiastic amateurs.

   我們的演員都是熱心的業餘愛好者。

2. 外行；粗通（某一行）的人
   The young politician is an amateur at manipulating public opinion.

   那個年輕政客在操縱輿論方面是個外行。

3. 愛好者[（+of）]

a.[Z]

1. 業餘的
   The pictures were taken by an amateur photographer.

   這些照片是一位業餘攝影師拍的。

2. 外行的，不熟練的
   Her acting was very amateur.

   她的演技很難恭維。

n.

1. a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.
2. a person considered inept at a particular activity.

adj.

1. non-professional.
2. inept or unskilful.

[名]

1. 業餘；愛好。
   아마추어 작가.

   業餘作家。