layman 英 [ˈleɪmən] 　 美 [ˈlemən]

layman

layman　 英 [ˈleɪmən] 美 [ˈlemən]

n. 外行；门外汉　

名词复数:laymen　

Where the law is concerned, I am only a layman.　谈到法律， 我不过是门外汉。
These technical terms are difficult for the layman to understand.　这些专门术语是外行人难以理解的。

  • A layman might have a small amount of knowledge about something, but she isn't officially trained in the subject. If you need brain surgery, don't consult a layman; stick to a professional brain surgeon.
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  • n. 外行；门外汉

  • 1. Where the law is concerned, I am only a layman.

    谈到法律， 我不过是门外汉。

  • 2. These technical terms are difficult for the layman to understand.

    这些专门术语是外行人难以理解的。

  • 3. to explain sth in layman's terms

    用通俗易懂的语言解释某事

  • layman (n.) "non-cleric," early 15c., from lay (adj.) + man (n.). Similar formation in Old Frisian lekman, Danish lægmand. Meaning "outsider, unprofessional person, non-expert" (especially in regards to law or medicine) is from late 15c. Related: Laymen.
lay·man / ˈleɪmən ; NAmE ˈleɪmən / noun ( plural lay·men / ˈleɪmən ; NAmE ˈleɪmən / ) ( also lay·per·son ) 1 a person who does not have expert knowledge of a particular subject 非专业人员；外行；门外汉 ◆ a book written for professionals and laymen alike 一本内行外行都可以读的书 ◆ to explain sth in layman's terms (= in simple language) 用通俗易懂的语言解释某事 2 a person who is a member of a Church but is not a priest or member of the clergy 平信徒，在俗教徒（非神职人员） ☞see also laywoman ☞note at gender layman laymen lay·man / ˈleɪmən ; NAmE ˈleɪmən / lay·men / ˈleɪmən ; NAmE ˈleɪmən /
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