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librarian
/laɪˈbreriən/
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- librarians
1 · noun
A person who manages library materials and helps library users.
在图书馆帮助管理资料并协助读者的人。
Use ask a librarian when requesting help; the term does not describe every job in a library.
I asked the librarian where to find bilingual books.
English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
我问图书管理员在哪里能找到双语书。
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The main stress falls on the second syllable: li-BRAR-i-an.
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2 · noun
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
图书管理员
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The librarian helped me renew these two books.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Candidate — listening review pending
图书管理员帮我续借了这两本书。
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Pronunciation: /laɪbrɛriən/
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图书管理员 — A person who manages library materials and assists library users.