ama·teurBrE/ˈæmətə(r)/NAmE/ˈæmətər/BrE/ˈæmətʃə(r)/NAmE/ˈæmətʃər/adjective[usually before noun]doingsthforenjoymentorinterest, notasajob业余爱好的◆anamateurphotographer业余摄影爱好者[usually before noun]doneforenjoyment, notasajob业余的◆amateurathletics业余田径运动(usuallydisapproving) = amateurishOPPprofessional