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单词 -eer
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Definition of -eer in English:

-eer

suffixˈɪə

  • 1(forming nouns) denoting a person concerned with or engaged in an activity.

    构成名词表示“与…有关的人”，“从事…的人”

    auctioneer

  • 2(forming verbs) denoting concern or involvement with an activity.

    构成名词表示“与…有关的人”，“从事…的人”

    electioneer

Origin

From French -ier, from Latin -arius; verbs are often back-formations (e.g. electioneer from electioneering).

Definition of -eer in US English:

-eer

suffixˈɪə

  • 1(forming nouns) denoting a person concerned with or engaged in an activity.

    构成名词表示“与…有关的人”，“从事…的人”

    auctioneer
    puppeteer

  • 2(forming verbs) denoting concern or involvement with an activity.

    构成名词表示“与…有关的人”，“从事…的人”

    electioneer
    profiteer

Origin

From French -ier, from Latin -arius; verbs are often back-formations (e.g. electioneer from electioneering).
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