translator
US /trænˈsleɪtɚ/
Definition
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We hired a translator to help us during the negotiations in Seoul.
Word Family
Synonyms
- interpretersomeone who mediates between speakers of different languages
- linguista specialist in linguistics
Collocations
- Easy freelance language translatorto freelance language translator, meaning to work independently and on temporary contracts rather than for a long-term employer
- Medium hire an accredited technical translatorto hire an accredited technical translator, meaning to engage or hire for work
- Hard sworn court translator delivers verbatim depositionto sworn court translator delivers verbatim deposition, meaning to utter obscenities or profanities
- Very Hard an adroit translator bridging ideological chasmsreferring to an adroit translator bridging ideological chasms
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.