1 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) connected with a job that needs a high level of training and/or education 专业的;职业的:
Get professional advice from your lawyer before you take any action.采取任何行动之前,应先征询你的律师的专业意见。
2 doing sth in a way that shows skill, training or care 在行的;胜任的;专业的:
The police are trained to deal with every situation in a calm and professional manner.警察都受过训练,能够以冷静而专业的方式应付各种情况。Her application was neatly typed and looked very professional.她的申请书打得很整洁,看来很有专业水平。 [OPP] unprofessional 反义词为unprofessional
3 doing a sport, etc as a job or for money; (used about a sport, etc) done by people who are paid 职业的;领薪的:
He's planning to turn professional after the Olympics.他打算在奥林匹克运动会后转为职业运动员。professional football职业足球 [OPP] amateur 反义词为amateur
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/prəˈfeʃənl ||; prəˈfɛʃənḷ/noun[C]
1 a person who works in a job that needs a high level of training and/or education 专业人士
2 (informal 非正式pro) a person who plays or teaches a sport, etc for money 职业选手;职业教练
3 (informal 非正式pro) a person who has a lot of skill and experience 内行;专家