a self-taught artist
自学成材的艺术家
牛津词典
Paul is self-taught and became interested in photography just four years ago.
保罗是自学的，他四年前才开始对摄影产生兴趣。
...a self-taught musician.
自学成才的音乐家
Every student whether attending school or self taught, should always have a dictionary at hand.
每一位学生,不管是在校生还是自学者, 手中都该有本辞典.
期刊摘选
Franklin, who was largely self-taught, may have been a genius, but he wasn't really an exception when it comes to American making and creativity.
2019年6月四级真题（第三套）阅读 Section B