rookie

principiante, novellino

Persona che ha appena iniziato un lavoro o un’attività e ha poca esperienza.

In inglese semplice: Someone who has just started an activity or job and has little experience.

• The rookie scored twice.
• Our team has three rookies this season.
• As a rookie, she still has plenty to learn.

Sinonimi: beginner, newcomer, novice

Contrari: veteran, expert

Espressioni comuni: a rookie player, a promising rookie, rookie of something, a complete rookie

recluta, novellino

Nuovo membro della polizia o delle forze armate con poca esperienza.

In inglese semplice: A new member of the police or armed forces who has little experience.

• The rookie joined our patrol.
• A veteran officer helped the rookies.
• When I was a rookie, I learned from my sergeant.

Sinonimi: recruit, newcomer

Contrari: veteran

Espressioni comuni: rookie cop, rookie officer, train a rookie

inesperto, dilettante

Che mostra poca esperienza o le capacità di chi sta ancora imparando.

In inglese semplice: Showing little experience or the ability of someone who is still learning.

• That was a rookie mistake.
• The rookie player missed an easy shot.
• She avoided the usual rookie errors.

Sinonimi: inexperienced, amateur

Contrari: experienced, professional

Espressioni comuni: rookie mistake, rookie error, rookie player