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fletcher

UK //ˈflɛtʃə//US //ˈflɛtʃər//

词源

源自中古英语 'fleccher',与古法语 'flechier'(制箭者)相关,最终源自法兰克语 'fliukka'(箭)。

noun

❶ 指制作或销售箭的人,尤指历史上专门从事箭杆、箭羽和箭头制作的工匠。

“The fletcher carefully attached feathers to the arrow shafts.”

(制箭匠人仔细地将羽毛固定在箭杆上。)

“In medieval times, a fletcher was an essential member of the village.”

(在中世纪,制箭匠是村庄中不可或缺的一员。)

同义词:arrow-maker, arrowsmith, bowyer

常见短语

Fletcher's arrow — 指由专业制箭匠制作的箭,通常质量较高。

“The archer preferred Fletcher's arrows for their precision.”

(弓箭手更喜欢制箭匠的箭,因为它们更精准。)