
craft
词源
源自古英语 cræft(力量、技能),源自原始日耳曼语 *kraftuz,与德语 Kraft(力量)同源。
noun
❶ 指需要手工技巧或艺术创造力的活动或作品,如陶艺、编织等手工艺。
“She learned the craft of pottery from her grandmother.”
(她从祖母那里学习了陶艺手艺。)
“The market sells traditional crafts made by local artisans.”
(市场出售当地工匠制作的传统手工艺品。)
❶ 指船只、飞机等交通工具,尤指小型或特定用途的。
“The fishing craft returned to the harbor at dawn.”
(渔船在黎明时分返回港口。)
“Rescue crafts were sent to the flooded area.”
(救援船只被派往洪水灾区。)
verb
❶ 精心制作或设计某物,通常指花费时间和技巧完成。
“She crafted a beautiful necklace from beads.”
(她用珠子精心制作了一条漂亮的项链。)
“The writer crafted a compelling story.”
(作家构思了一个引人入胜的故事。)
常见短语
craft beer — 指小批量手工酿造的啤酒,强调独特风味和酿造工艺。
“This pub specializes in serving local craft beers.”
(这家酒吧专门供应本地精酿啤酒。)
landing craft — 军用登陆艇,专门用于运输部队和装备上岸的船只。
“The soldiers boarded the landing craft for the beach assault.”
(士兵们登上登陆艇准备海滩突击。)