🇬🇧🇨🇳 supervisor - 导师 : English Lesson

Meaning of "supervisor" ("导师"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A supervisor is a person whose job is to watch over other people while they work and to help them do their jobs the right way. A supervisor gives instructions, answers questions, checks if everyone is being safe and fair, and solves problems when something goes wrong. They are like a team helper and guide who makes sure everything is organized and gets done on time.

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

Mom said she was my screen supervisor, but I’m pretty sure her job is to say, “Turn it off” every five minutes.

At the science fair, the volcano supervisor reminded everyone, “No erupting on the principal,” which felt like a very specific rule.

Our coach is like a running supervisor who yells, “Go, go, go!” while we wobble around like tired spaghetti noodles.

The cake supervisor at my birthday party kept saying, “No more quality-control taste tests,” every time I grabbed another slice.

The playground supervisor caught me trying to swing so high I could “visit the moon,” and suggested I start with just visiting the clouds instead.

A baker drops a tray. The supervisor grabs it, steadies the baker, and checks the hot pan. The supervisor shows a safe way to hold the tray and stays by the oven until cool. The supervisor watches the baker finish the bread, then the supervisor pats the baker's shoulder. The supervisor smiles; the baker breathes out and the team claps.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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