layman

中英词典：layman

形容词

1. layman [adjective]
中文：非专业的，外行的
英文：not professional or not expert; not belonging to or trained in a particular profession or subject

词语辨析

layman与amateur的区别在于，amateur多指对某种特定活动或领域有所涉猎、爱好但不专业的人，而layman指对某种学术、专业领域缺乏知识或了解的人。

词汇扩充

layman也可以指某个特定领域的外行人，如医学外行人指不具备医学知识的人。

名词

1. layman [noun]
中文：外行人，非专业人士
英文：a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

词汇扩充

layman在宗教语境中，也可以指普通信徒，即非神职人员。

近义词

nonprofessional, amateur, outsider, novice

反义词

expert, professional, specialist

柯林斯词典（Collins Dictionary）

形容词
1. If you describe someone as a layman, you mean that they do not have expert knowledge of a particular subject.
名词
1. A layman is a person who is not trained, qualified, or experienced in a particular subject or activity.
2. In religious contexts, a layman is a person who is not a member of the clergy.

牛津词典（Oxford Dictionary）

名词
1. A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
形容词
1. Of or done by people without professional or specialized knowledge.

用法

该词既可以作为形容词，表示“非专业的、外行的”，也可以作为名词，表示“外行人、非专业人士”。在宗教语境中，名词“layman”还可以指普通信徒。

相关例句

1. He explained the technical details in layman's terms.
   他以外行人可以理解的方式解释了技术细节。
2. As a layman, I found the scientific article quite challenging to comprehend.
   作为一个外行人，我发现这篇科学文章非常难以理解。
3. John is a layman when it comes to car repairs.
   约翰对汽车维修一窍不通。
4. The conference was designed to make complex ideas accessible to laymen.
   这个会议的目的是让外行人能够理解复杂的思想。
5. The book provides a layman's introduction to quantum physics.
   这本书为普通读者介绍了量子物理学。
6. As a layman, I can't fully grasp the intricacies of legal terminology.
   作为外行人，我无法完全理解法律术语的复杂性。
7. He consulted a layman for advice on fixing his computer.
   他咨询了一个外行人来修理电脑。
8. She had a conversation with a layman about the stock market.
   她和一个外行人讨论了股市。
9. He always prefers to explain things in layman's terms.
   他总是喜欢用通俗易懂的语言解释事情。
10. He attended a seminar on finance for laymen.
    他参加了一场面向外行人的金融研讨会。
11. A layman like me can't understand the intricacies of the legal system.
    像我这样的外行人无法理解法律体系的复杂性。
12. In the church, the laymen play an important role in the community.
    在教会里，普通信徒在社区中发挥着重要作用。
13. The meeting was attended by clergy and laymen alike.
    会议上既有神职人员也有普通信徒。
14. He was an ordinary layman who devoted his life to serving others.
    他是一个普通信徒，将自己的一生奉献给了服务他人。
15. The church provides support and guidance to both clergy and laymen.
    教会为神职人员和普通信徒提供支持和指导。
16. The laymen participated in the religious ceremony with great enthusiasm.
    普通信徒们热情参与了宗教仪式。
17. He decided to become a priest after spending years as a layman.
    在担任了多年的普通信徒后，他决定成为一名神职人员。
18. As a layman, he was not allowed to perform certain religious rituals.
    作为一个普通信徒，他没有资格进行某些宗教仪式。
19. The layman was eager to learn more about the teachings of the church.
    这位普通信徒渴望更多地了解教会的教义。
20. The priest explained the religious doctrine to the laymen.
    神职人员向普通信徒解释了宗教教义。