
goldsmith
词源
源自中古英语 'goldsmith',由 gold(黄金) + smith(工匠)组成,与古英语 'goldbeorht'(金匠)相关。
noun
❶ 金匠,指专门从事黄金首饰或物品制作、加工和修理的手工艺人,通常具备精细的金属加工技能。
“The goldsmith carefully crafted a beautiful ring for the bride.”
(金匠精心为新娘打造了一枚漂亮的戒指。)
“In medieval times, goldsmiths were highly respected members of the community.”
(在中世纪,金匠是备受尊敬的社区成员。)
❶ 历史上也指经营黄金交易或铸造金币的商人,这类人后来常发展为早期银行家。
“Goldsmiths in London eventually evolved into the first bankers.”
(伦敦的金匠最终演变成了最早的银行家。)
“The goldsmith's shop stored valuable items for wealthy clients.”
(金匠店铺为富有的客户保管贵重物品。)
常见短语
goldsmith's shop — 金匠店铺,指专门制作和销售黄金制品的场所,也提供修理和定制服务。
“The small goldsmith's shop in the alley was famous for its intricate designs.”
(小巷里的那家小金匠店铺以其复杂的设计而闻名。)
goldsmith's mark — 金匠标记,指金匠在自己作品上留下的独特标识,用于证明物品的真伪和来源。
“Every authentic piece bears the goldsmith's mark on the underside.”
(每件真品底部都刻有金匠的标记。)