layman

英 [ˈleɪmən]

美 [ˈleɪmən]

n. 非专业人员; 外行; 门外汉; 平信徒，在俗教徒(非神职人员)

复数：laymen　

Collins.1 / BNC.11574 / COCA.16061

牛津词典

noun

非专业人员；外行；门外汉
a person who does not have expert knowledge of a particular subject
1. a book written for professionals and laymen alike
  一本内行外行都可以读的书
2. to explain sth in layman's terms (= in simple language)
  用通俗易懂的语言解释
平信徒，在俗教徒（非神职人员）
a person who is a member of a Church but is not a priest or member of the clergy

N-COUNT 外行；门外汉
Alaymanis a person who is not trained, qualified, or experienced in a particular subject or activity.
1. The mere mention of the words 'heart failure', can conjure up, to the layman, the prospect of imminent death...
  一提“心脏衰竭”四字，外行人就联想到命不久矣的情景。
2. There are basically two types called, in layman's terms, blue and white asbestos.
  基本上有两种，用外行话说就是青石棉和白石棉。
N-COUNT （基督教中的）平信徒，在俗教徒
Alaymanis a man who is involved with the Christian church but is not a member of the clergy or a monk.
1. In 1932, one Boston layman wrote to Archbishop William O'Connell in support of Father Coughlin.
  1932年，波士顿一名平信徒致函大主教威廉·奥康奈尔，声援库格林神父。

noun

someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
Synonym:laypersonsecular

He is a layman in politics.
他对政治是个门外汉。
I am a layman in matters of culture; I would like to study them, but have only just begun to do so.
对于文化问题，我是门外汉，想研究一下，也方在开始。
I'm a layman in geography.
我是一个地理白痴。
In layman's terms, what they were doing can definitely be considered collusion.
用通俗的话讲，他们那天的所作所为，绝对可以被称为串谋。
The layman: I am ashamed to admit that this is true.
在家人：我惭愧地承认这是真的。
In layman's terms, the camera can take better pictures.
通俗的说，相机可以拍到更好的图片。
These technical terms are difficult for the layman to understand.
这些专门术语是外行人难以理解的。
A ume the reader is a knowledgeable layman.
要假设合同的读者是一个受过教育的外行。
A: well, I have heard something about it but I can't say that it is very clear to me. I must admit I'm a layman as far as insurance is concerned.
哦，我听说过一些，但我不能说很清楚。我得承认，就保险而言，我是个外行。
There are basically two types called, in layman's terms, blue and white asbestos.
基本上有两种，用外行话说就是青石棉和白石棉。