neophyte

As a neophyte in the kitchen, he struggled even to boil an egg without breaking it.

(Chinese) 作为厨房里的新手，他甚至连煮个鸡蛋不煮破都费劲。

The experienced skiers patiently helped the neophytes on the beginner slope.

(Chinese) 经验丰富的滑雪者在初学者坡道上耐心地帮助那些新手。