| 单词 | collector |
| 释义 | collector (kəlektəʳ ) Word forms: collectors 1. countable noun [oft noun NOUN] B2 A collector is a person who collects things of a particular type as a hobby. ...a stamp-collector. ...a respected collector of Indian art. [+ of] His work is much sought after by collectors. Synonyms: gatherer, acquirer, saver, amasser 2. countable noun [usually noun NOUN] You can use collector to refer to someone whose job is to take something such as money, tickets, or rubbish from people. For example, a rent collector collects rent from people. He earned his living as a tax collector. ...a garbage collector. Collocations: data collector Data archiving also provides insurance against loss by the data collector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A partnership team of one labor data collector and one management data collector visits each surveyed employer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The data collector stores the serial number of the checkpoint with the date and time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also allows the data collector to direct requests for data to the database, rather than address requests individually. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also increases research efficiency since both the data collector and other researchers will be able to understand and use well-annotated data in the future. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But tantalising scientific references in the literature on pliosaur specimens found at the same location suggest it may have been picked up by a fossil collector. Times, Sunday Times In summer of 1974 a fossil collector observed a discoloration of the soil, which he considered of archaeological interest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His interest in fossils solidified as he became a commercial fossil collector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was an antiquary, bibliophile, scientist, botanist and fossil collector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Mudge was a prolific fossil collector who shipped his discoveries to prominent scientists for study. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was his dad, an obsessive collector, who turned him on to books in the first place. Times, Sunday Times Although devoid of taste, she was an obsessive collector, and loved to show off her knick-knacks to anyone prepared to display the mildest interest. Times, Sunday Times A self-confessed obsessive collector, he then filled the house with treasures amassed over many years. Times, Sunday Times A keen observer, a voracious reader, an obsessive collector, he happily shares his bounty. The Times Literary Supplement From an early age he became an obsessive collector of furniture and contemporary art, notably his now, famous collection of portraits (of himself) by world renowned artists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was a passionate collector as well. Smithsonian He was a man of great enthusiasms, an expert breadmaker, a beekeeper, and a passionate collector of orchids. Times, Sunday Times A passionate collector of orchids, his other hobbies included volcanology, mineralogy, and mycology. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was also a passionate collector of state coaches. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These two men were not only passionate collectors of art; they were also great philanthropists. Times, Sunday Times I'm purely a private collector rather than a dealer. Times, Sunday Times When it put it up for auction in 1996 the museum was again outbid, this time by a private collector. Times,Sunday Times His first painting to sell was bought for 500 by a wealthy private collector who expressed disappointment in its 'indistinctness'. Times, Sunday Times After that the car was sold to a private collector and put into storage. Times, Sunday Times The medal, which was bought by a private collector, was re-sold in 2014 for 136,000. The Sun Aside from the weird and the wonderful, there are signs of an astute and serious collector here. Times, Sunday Times I consider myself a serious collector of the genre. Times, Sunday Times Variations were discussed and catalogued, swap meets organized, and new journals or bulletins began to appear, written by and for the serious collector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, he had a deep love of books and was himself a serious collector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, only a small set of investment-grade stamps are bought and sold by serious collectors. Times, Sunday Times You don't expect to see a stamp collector, a bicycle courier or a thirtysomething desperate for a date. Times, Sunday Times He's no techie, trainspotter or stamp collector. Times, Sunday Times Now he was the property of a stamp collector. Globe and Mail In his spare time he enjoyed a game of bridge or dice, and was a keen stamp collector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had been a stamp collector since his youth. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The brand-name itself has become a sign of quality for modern day toy collectors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On a visit to a local toy collectors shop he acquires a rare alien action figure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Toy collectors try to find the rare toys, which have begun to fetch high prices. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Readiness to take on a fake identity also helps; he has twice impersonated a wealthy collector to obtain information on a painting. Times, Sunday Times Some sceptics hold that it was bought by a wealthy collector of curiosities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She would then sell a painting at a discount to a wealthy collector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most were sold to other museums or wealthy collectors. Times,Sunday Times Classic cars with muscular engines and sleek, timeless designs are being given an added attraction by wealthy collectors - battery power. Times,Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 收藏家 Japanese: 収集家 |
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