[ˈæmətə]
n. 业余爱好者
adj. 业余的;外行的
例:
n.
Although Tom's only an amateur he's a first-class player. 虽然汤姆只是个业余爱好者,但却是一流的高手。
I shouldn't employ them__they're just a bunch of amateurs. 我不该雇用他们__简直是一群外行。
adj.
an amateur painter 业余画家
an amateur performance 业余演出,游艺会
an amateur dramatic club 业余剧社