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单词 rookies
释义

rookie

noun

rook·​ie ˈru̇-kē How to pronounce rookie (audio)
1
: recruit
also : novice
2
: a first-year participant in a major professional sport

Synonyms

  • abecedarian
  • apprentice
  • babe
  • beginner
  • colt
  • cub
  • fledgling
  • freshman
  • greenhorn
  • neophyte
  • newbie
  • newcomer
  • novice
  • novitiate
  • punk
  • recruit
  • rook
  • tenderfoot
  • tyro
  • virgin
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Example Sentences

There are three rookies in the starting lineup. an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
Recent Examples on the Web Scouts view the Lakers’ rookie as being a good distance from contributing in the NBA — no surprise to the Lakers who drafted Christie after one year in college with an eye toward development. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Recently, rookie representatives have tried demagoguery and disruption in order to make a splash in Congress, but Peltola’s pledge is continuity and goodwill. Dan Zak, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 And rookie wide receiver Christian Watson dropped what could have been a 75-yard touchdown pass. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is back on the field less than three weeks after being shot in the leg. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Jose Miranda has 15 home runs, the most for a Twins rookie since Max Kepler had 17 in 2016. Joe Noga, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Davis heads a top-notch cast that also includes Lashana Lynch (playing Nanisca's right-hand woman) and Thuso Mbedu (as a rookie warrior). Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Rookie fullback Zander Horvath caught his second touchdown in as many games (the first rookie FB to do so since 1942). Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 The plan was never to keep five running backs on the 53-man roster, but Kingsbury said Jonathan Ward and rookie draft pick Keaontay Ingram each deserved a spot. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of recruit

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

rookie

noun

rook·​ie ˈru̇-kē How to pronounce rookie (audio)
: beginner, recruit

rookies

noun

plural of rookie
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • novices
  • freshmen
  • newcomers
  • beginners
  • apprentices
  • newbies
  • greenhorns
  • tyros
  • recruits
  • colts
  • neophytes
  • rooks
  • virgins
  • fledglings
  • punks
  • tenderfoots
  • students
  • cubs
  • novitiates
  • tenderfeet
  • babes
  • amateurs
  • trainees
  • abecedarians
  • candidates
  • dabblers
  • boots
  • learners
  • entrants
  • dilettantes
  • probationers
  • dilettanti

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • veterans
  • vets
  • professionals
  • pros
  • experts
  • old-timers
  • masters
  • old hands
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