cor·re·spon·dent
发音
🇬🇧🔊 /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndənt/ 🇺🇸🔊/ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːndənt/
词义
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（名词）记者；通讯员
The war correspondent reported live from the front lines.
战地记者在前线进行实况报道。
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（形容词）相符的；一致的
His statement was not correspondent with the facts of the case.
他的陈述与案件事实不符。
搭配&习语
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foreign correspondent: 外国记者
She worked as a foreign correspondent covering international events.
她担任外国记者，报道国际事件。
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correspondent bank: 对应银行
The transaction was conducted through a correspondent bank.
这笔交易是通过对应银行进行的。
词源
“Correspondent” 源自拉丁语中的 “correspondentem” 的现在分词形式，由 “cor-"（共同）和 “respondere”（回答）构成。
词形变化
复数: correspondents
同近义词
reporter / journalist / newsman / correspondent / news correspondent / newscaster
英文对话
A: We need a correspondent to cover the upcoming summit.
B: I’ll reach out to our foreign correspondents and see who’s available.
英文故事
The Correspondent’s Discovery
In a bustling newsroom, Emily, a diligent correspondent, stumbled upon a peculiar document. It contained confidential information about a political scandal.
Emily faced a moral dilemma. As a correspondent, her duty was to report the truth, but the information could jeopardize lives. After careful consideration, she decided to consult her editor.
Together, they crafted a responsible and balanced story, omitting details that could endanger individuals. The report, though less sensational, upheld the principles of ethical journalism.
Emily’s decision showcased the responsibility and integrity expected of a correspondent. Her commitment to delivering accurate information without compromising ethical standards set her apart in the world of journalism.*