好词典

author

UK /ˈɔːθə(r)/US /ˈɔːθər/

词源

源自中古英语 'auctour',来自古法语 'autor',最终源于拉丁语 'auctor'(意为‘创始人、促进者’)。

noun

❶ 指书籍、文章或其他作品的创作者,通常指写作的人。可以是小说家、散文家、记者等。

“J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series.”

(J.K. 罗琳是《哈利·波特》系列的作者。)

“The author of this article has a unique perspective on climate change.”

(这篇文章的作者对气候变化有独特的见解。)

❶ 指某个计划、想法或行动的发起人或责任人,强调其创造或主导的角色。

“He was the author of the new marketing strategy.”

(他是新营销策略的策划者。)

“The author of the peace initiative received international praise.”

(和平倡议的发起人获得了国际赞誉。)

同义词:writer, creator, originator

verb

❶ 指创作或撰写某部作品,通常用于正式或文学语境中。

“She authored several books on ancient history.”

(她撰写了几本关于古代历史的书。)

“He authored a groundbreaking paper on quantum physics.”

(他撰写了一篇关于量子物理的开创性论文。)

同义词:write, compose, create

常见短语

author of one's own misfortune — 指某人因自己的行为或决定而导致了不幸或问题,强调责任在于自身。

“By ignoring the warnings, he became the author of his own misfortune.”

(由于忽视了警告,他成了自己不幸的始作俑者。)