LEARNit Dictionary
professional
adjective
/prəˈfeʃənl/
UK
/prəˈfeʃənl/
US
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby
حرفهای
opposite
amateur
2
A2
done as a paid job rather than as a hobby
حرفهای, شغلی, پیشهای
In
professional sport
winning is everything.
the world of professional football
opposite
amateur
3
B1
connected with a job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education
حرفهای, تخصصی
professional qualifications/skills
professional standards/practice
a professional organization/association/body
an opportunity for
professional development
companies that offer
professional services
If it's a legal matter, you need to seek professional advice.
He may need
professional help
.
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement.
4
B1
having a job which needs special training and a high level of education
حرفهای, متخصص, آموزشدیده
Most of the people on the course were professional women.
5
B1
showing that somebody is well trained and has a lot of skill
حرفهای, ماهر, کارآزموده, کاربلد, ورزیده
He dealt with the problem in a
highly professional
way.
Many of the performers were
very professional
.
People trust websites that
look professional
.
The consultant was very friendly but professional in his approach.
opposite
amateur
6
connected with the standards that are expected in a particular profession
حرفهای, تخصصی
professional conduct/misconduct
opposite
unprofessional
noun
/prəˈfeʃənl/
UK
/prəˈfeʃənl/
US
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
a person who does a job that needs special training and a high level of education
حرفهای, متخصص, کارشناس
see also
health professional
2
B2
a person who does a sport or other activity as a paid job rather than as a hobby
حرفهای, شخص حرفهای
a top golf professional
an actor revered by his fellow professionals
This is her first tournament victory in five years
as a professional
.
opposite
amateur
3
a person who has a lot of skill and experience
حرفهای, کارشناس, متخصص, ماهر, ورزیده, اهل فن
This was clearly a job for a real professional.
She's a consummate professional.
opposite
amateur