national team member; top national expert
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
a national expert; the top master in a field
commendatoryOften used to honor the highest level of expertise in arts, sports, medicine, or crafts within a country. Conveys great respect.
Doctor Zhang is a top national expert in traditional Chinese medicine, and many people come to see him because of his reputation.
He is widely recognized as a top national master in the Go (Weiqi) community.
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This jade carving master's skill can be called that of a national expert.
noun
a national team player; national representative
commendatorySpecifically refers to athletes selected to represent their country in international competitions.
He is a national team player for table tennis and has participated in multiple Olympic Games.
The national basketball team players are training hard for the World Cup.
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Becoming a national team player is the dream of many athletes.