1. a person who writes the story of another person's life
為他人撰寫生平故事的人；傳記作者
The biographer spent years researching the president's early life.
這位傳記作者花了數年時間研究總統的早年生活。
She is the official biographer of the famous novelist.
她是這位著名小說家的官方傳記作者。
Biographer Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
biographer
noun
快速理解
What does "Biographer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Biographer"?
指為他人撰寫生平傳記的作家。
- 1
核心定義
EN: A writer who composes a detailed account of someone's life.
翻譯: 撰寫他人詳細生平事蹟的作家。
- 2
工作性質
EN: A person who researches and narrates the life story of another individual.
翻譯: 研究並敘述他人生命故事的人。
- 3
作品產出者
EN: The author of a biography.
翻譯: 傳記作品的作者。
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歷史記錄者
EN: Someone who documents and interprets a person's life for historical or literary purposes.
翻譯: 為歷史或文學目的，記錄並詮釋某人生平的人。
小提醒：注意拼寫：結尾是 -pher (如 photographer)，不是 -fer。與 autobiography (自傳) 不同，biographer 是寫「別人」的傳記。
發音（How to Pronounce "Biographer" in English）
How to pronounce "Biographer" in English?"Biographer" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Biographer" from YouTube Videos
暫無 YouTube 示例，重新生成該詞頁可自動補上 1 條。
Definitions（定義）
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2. a writer who specializes in biographies
專門撰寫傳記的作家
He made his name as a biographer of 20th-century artists.
他以撰寫二十世紀藝術家傳記而聞名。
The award-winning biographer published her latest work last month.
這位獲獎的傳記作家上個月出版了她的最新作品。
3. a person who compiles a detailed account of someone's life and achievements
編纂某人生活與成就詳細記錄的人
A good biographer must balance factual accuracy with engaging storytelling.
一位優秀的傳記作者必須在事實準確性和引人入勝的敘事之間取得平衡。
The biographer uncovered previously unknown letters that changed the understanding of her subject.
這位傳記作者發現了先前不為人知的信件，從而改變了人們對其傳記主角的理解。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Biographer"?How to make natural sentences with "Biographer"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| biographer + of + [person] | [某人]的傳記作者 | The biographer of the famous poet uncovered new letters. (這位著名詩人的傳記作者發現了新的書信。) |
| a/an + [adjective] + biographer | 一位[形容詞]的傳記作者 | She is a meticulous biographer who checks every fact. (她是一位對每個事實都仔細查證的細心傳記作者。) |
| write/act as + a + biographer | 以傳記作者的身分寫作/行動 | He decided to write as a biographer rather than a novelist. (他決定以傳記作者而非小說家的身分寫作。) |
| according to + [possessive] + biographer | 根據[所有格]傳記作者的說法 | According to his biographer, the leader was a complex figure. (根據他的傳記作者所述，這位領袖是個複雜的人物。) |
用法說明
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biographer vs. biography vs. biographical
- biographer (名詞)：指撰寫傳記的人，即「傳記作者」。
- biography (名詞)：指傳記本身，即「傳記作品」。
- biographical (形容詞)：用來描述與傳記或生平相關的，意為「傳記的；生平的」。
對比例句： EN: The biographer spent ten years researching her subject's life. 翻譯: 這位傳記作者花了十年時間研究她筆下人物的生平。
EN:The new biography provides fresh insights into the artist's early years.
翻譯:這本新傳記對這位藝術家的早年生活提供了新的見解。
總結建議
使用時請注意「biographer」指人，而「biography」指作品本身。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Biographer" and similar words?How to choose "Biographer" vs alternatives?
biographer vs autobiographer
biographer 是為他人撰寫傳記的作者；autobiographer 則是為自己撰寫自傳的作者。
biographer vs historian
biographer 專注於單一人物生平的深度描寫；historian 則研究更廣泛的歷史事件、時期與社會脈絡。
biographer vs chronicler
biographer 通常對人物生平進行分析與詮釋；chronicler 則更側重按時間順序記錄事件，較少深入分析。
口語用法
How is "Biographer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Biographer"?
引述
在對話中，當你轉述或提及他人對某位傳記作者的看法時，常用此字。 EN: I heard the biographer is working on a new book about the artist's early years. 翻譯: 我聽說那位傳記作者正在撰寫一本關於這位藝術家早年生活的新書。
EN:She said her favorite biographer is the one who wrote about that scientist.
翻譯:她說她最喜歡的傳記作者是寫那位科學家生平的那位。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用重音或特定語氣強調「biographer」，以區分傳記作者與其他類型的作家或歷史學家。 EN: No, he's not just a historian—he's a biographer, so he focuses on individual lives. 翻譯: 不，他不只是一位歷史學家——他是一位傳記作者，所以他專注於個人的生平。
EN:The key source wasn't a document; it was an interview with the subject's biographer.
翻譯:關鍵的資料來源不是文件，而是對傳主傳記作者的訪談。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時，可能會用「the biographer...」作為短暫停頓的填充詞，然後再補充細節。 EN: The book's perspective... the biographer... she really had unique access to the family archives. 翻譯: 這本書的視角...那位傳記作者...她確實有獨特的管道接觸家族檔案。
EN:I'm trying to remember the name... the biographer... oh, right, it's the one who won the Pulitzer.
翻譯:我在努力回想名字...那位傳記作者...哦，對了，就是獲得普立茲獎的那位。
正式寫作注意：在學術論文或正式報告中，應避免將「biographer」用作停頓填充詞。建議直接、明確地指出作者的全名或具體著作，以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Biographer"?What fixed phrases with "Biographer" should I remember?
official biographer
adj + biographer
官方傳記作者
literary biographer
adj + biographer
文學傳記作者
a biographer of someone
biographer + of + [person]
某人的傳記作者
meticulous biographer
adj + biographer
一絲不苟的傳記作者
authorized biographer
adj + biographer
授權傳記作者
biographer's task
biographer + 's + noun
傳記作者的任務
celebrated biographer
adj + biographer
著名的傳記作者
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Biographer"?Which "Biographer" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is a famous biograph.
✓He is a famous biographer.
The word 'biograph' is not a noun for a person. The correct noun for a person who writes biographies is 'biographer'.
×She became biographer after publishing her first book.
✓She became a biographer after publishing her first book.
The indefinite article 'a' is required before a singular countable noun like 'biographer' when referring to a non-specific member of that profession.
×Several biographers were invited to the conference.
✓Several biographers were invited to the conference.
The plural form of 'biographer' is 'biographers'. The original sentence is correct; this mistake highlights the common error of forgetting to add 's' for the plural form.
×The biographers new book is a bestseller.
✓The biographer's new book is a bestseller.
The possessive form is needed to show that the book belongs to the biographer. For a singular noun, add an apostrophe + s ('s).
×I am reading a biographer of Winston Churchill.
✓I am reading a biography of Winston Churchill.
'Biographer' refers to the person who writes. 'Biography' refers to the written work itself. Use 'biography' when talking about the book.
×He is a biographer for Abraham Lincoln.
✓He is a biographer of Abraham Lincoln.
The standard preposition used with 'biographer' to indicate the subject of the biography is 'of', not 'for'.
詞形變化
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