[] connected with a job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education 职业的；专业的◆an opportunity for professional development 专业进修的机会◆trade and professional associations 贸易和专业协会◆He began his professional life as a lawyer. 他的职业生涯始於当律师。◆If it's a legal matter, you need to seek professional advice. 如果这是法律问题，你就需要找寻专业谘询了。⨁professional qualifications / skills / standards 专业资格／技能／标准⨁professional advice / fees / help / services 专业谘询／费用；专家帮助；专业服务
(about people) having a job which needs special training and a high level of education （人）有职业的，专业的◆busy professional couples with two incomes 繁忙的有双份收入的职业夫妇◆Most of the people on the course were professional women. 参加这个课程的大多数人是职业妇女。
showing that sb is well trained and extremely skilled 训练有素的；精通业务的◆He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. 他对这个问题的处理非常专业。
suitable or appropriate for sb working in a particular profession 职业上的；专业上的◆professional conduct/misconduct 职业操守；失职OPPunprofessional
doing sth as a paid job rather than as a hobby 职业性的；专业的；非业余的◆Losses on the stock market have been common, both for individual and professional investors. 个人投资者和职业投资者都常常在股市中亏钱。