中英词典
形容词和名词
would-be [形容词]
- 想要成为的;自命为的
- 未能实现愿望的;未能成功的
would-be [名词]
- 想成为某人或某事物的人
- 未能实现愿望的人;未能成功的人
词语辨析
would-be和wannabe都可用来形容那些想要成为某人或某事物的人,但would-be含义更为普遍,而wannabe通常用来指那些极力模仿某个成功人士的人。
词汇扩充
相关词汇:aspiring, potential, hopeful
近义词
aspirant, wannabe, would-be, hopeful
反义词
successful, accomplished, achieved
柯林斯词典
would-be [形容词]
- If you describe someone as a would-be person, you mean that they want to be that person, but they are not really successful or talented enough to be that person.(如果你形容某人是一个想成为某人的人,你的意思是他们想成为那个人,但他们并不真正成功或有足够的才能成为那个人。)
- [FORMAL]Would-be is used to describe someone who wants or attempts to do a particular thing.(想要成为的用于形容某人想要或试图做某事。)
would-be [名词]
- A would-be is someone who wants to be a particular person or do a particular thing, but is not really successful or talented enough.(想成为某人或做某事的人是指那些想成为某人或做某事的人,但他们并不真正成功或有足够的才能。)
牛津词典
would-be [形容词]
- 想成为的;自命为的(wanting or professing to be)
- 未能实现愿望的;未能成功的(unsuccessful in achieving a desired outcome)
would-be [名词]
- 想成为某人或某事物的人(a person who wants to be someone or something)
- 未能实现愿望的人;未能成功的人(a person who is unsuccessful in achieving a desired outcome)
用法
would-be可用作形容词或名词,形容词形式用于形容那些想要成为某人或某事物的人,名词形式指的是那些未能实现愿望或未能成功的人。
相关例句
- The would-be singer auditioned for the talent show, but failed to impress the judges.(这位想成为歌手的参加了选秀节目,但未能给评委留下深刻印象。)
- He is just a would-be writer who never finishes any of his stories.(他只是一个从来没有完成过任何故事的想成为作家的。)
- The would-be actress dreams of starring in a Hollywood movie someday.(这位想成为演员的梦想有朝一日能主演好莱坞电影。)
- Many would-be entrepreneurs struggle to turn their ideas into successful businesses.(许多想要创业的人努力将他们的想法变成成功的企业。)
- The would-be politician campaigned tirelessly to win the election.(这位想成为政治家的人为了赢得选举而不知疲倦地竞选。)
- The would-be doctor is studying hard to pass the medical exams.(这位想成为医生的人正在努力学习以通过医学考试。)
- She is a would-be artist who spends hours painting in her studio.(她是一位在工作室里花费数小时绘画的想成为艺术家的。)
- The would-be model attended numerous auditions, hoping to be discovered.(这位想要成为模特的参加了无数次试镜,希望被发掘。)
- The would-be musician practices the piano every day, hoping to perform on a big stage someday.(这位想成为音乐家的每天都练习钢琴,希望有朝一日能在大舞台上表演。)
- Despite his efforts, the would-be actor never landed a major role in a movie.(尽管努力,这位想要成为演员的在电影中从未获得过重要角色。)
- She is a would-be chef, constantly experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen.(她是一位想成为厨师的,在厨房里不断尝试新的食谱。)
- The would-be athlete trains hard every day, hoping to compete in the Olympics one day.(这位想要成为运动员的每天都在努力训练,希望有朝一日能参加奥运会。)
- Despite his lack of experience, the would-be entrepreneur started his own business.(尽管缺乏经验,这位想要创业的还是开创了自己的企业。)
- The would-be journalist interviewed several celebrities for her school newspaper.(这位想成为记者的为学校报纸采访了几位名人。)
- The would-be designer showcased her fashion collection at a local fashion show.(这位想要成为设计师的在一场当地时装秀上展示了她的时装系列。)
- He is a would-be scientist who conducts experiments in his basement laboratory.(他是一位在地下室实验室进行实验的想成为科学家的。)
- The would-be teacher volunteers at a local school to gain experience in the classroom.(这位想成为教师的在一所当地学校做志愿者,以获得课堂经验。)
- The would-be photographer captured stunning images during her travels around the world.(这位想要成为摄影师的在她的环游世界之旅中拍摄了令人惊叹的照片。)
- He is a would-be musician who plays the guitar at local coffee shops.(他是一位在当地咖啡店弹吉他的想要成为音乐家的。)
- The would-be actor has auditioned for numerous roles, but has yet to land a major part.(这位想成为演员的参加了很多角色的试镜,但还没有获得重要角色。)
- The would-be entrepreneur pitched her business idea to potential investors.(这位想要创业的向潜在投资者推销了她的商业创意。)