🇬🇧🇨🇳 peer - 同龄人 : English Lesson

Meaning of "peer" ("同龄人"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A peer is a person who is like you in age or in position. For example, your classmates at school are your peers because they are about the same age and are learning the same things. Grown-ups also have peers, like coworkers who do similar jobs. A peer is not a teacher, a boss, or a parent—it’s someone on the same level as you.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to impress my peers by spinning my pencil, and it flew across the room and chose a new owner.

My peers and I tried to build the tallest block tower, and we accidentally built the fastest falling one instead.

My peers watched in silence as I proudly opened my lunchbox upside down and poured noodles onto my lap.

When the teacher said, "Ask a peer for help," I turned to my friend and whispered, "Do you understand anything?" and he whispered, "Not even a little."

I challenged my peers to a staring contest, but we all lost when the teacher asked, "Why are you all so weirdly quiet?"

A small boy stands at the pool edge. A peer dives with a loud cheer, and a shy peer watches from the side. A peer comes close and holds out a hand. Another peer pats his back. He jumps in, laughs, and thanks the peer now with a bright grin.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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