
carver
词源
源自中古英语carven(雕刻)的动词变体,最早可追溯至古英语ceorfan(切割),与荷兰语kerven和德语kerben同源。
noun
❶ 指雕刻师或雕刻工匠,专门用工具在木头、石头等材料上雕刻出艺术品或装饰品的人。
“The carver spent months shaping the marble into a beautiful statue.”
(雕刻师花了数月时间将大理石雕成一座美丽的雕像。)
“My grandfather was a skilled carver who made wooden toys for children.”
(我的祖父是一位技艺精湛的雕刻师,他为孩子们制作木制玩具。)
❶ 指切肉的人,尤指在正式场合负责将大块肉类切成适当分量的人。
“The carver at the banquet expertly sliced the roast beef for the guests.”
(宴会上切肉的人熟练地为客人们切烤牛肉。)
“He served as the carver at Thanksgiving, dividing the turkey evenly.”
(他在感恩节担任切肉人,将火鸡均匀地切开。)
常见短语
master carver — 指技艺高超的雕刻大师,通常经过多年训练并掌握传统工艺技术。
“The temple's decorations were created by a renowned master carver.”
(寺庙的装饰是由一位著名的雕刻大师创作的。)
meat carver — 专门负责切割肉类的人,常见于正式餐厅或大型宴会场合。
“The restaurant employs a professional meat carver for their Sunday roast service.”
(这家餐厅雇有专业切肉师负责周日的烤肉服务。)