
graver
词源
源自中古英语 'graver'(雕刻工具),与古法语 'graveur' 同源,最终可追溯至拉丁语 'graphium'(书写工具),与希腊语 'graphein'(书写)相关。形容词用法来自 'grave'(严肃的)的比较级形式。
noun
❶ 雕刻工具,特指用于在金属、木头或石头上刻划线条或图案的尖锐工具。常用于艺术创作或印刷制版。
“The artist used a graver to etch fine details into the copper plate.”
(艺术家用雕刻刀在铜板上刻出精细的细节。)
“Ancient craftsmen employed gravers to create intricate jewelry designs.”
(古代工匠使用雕刻工具制作复杂的珠宝设计。)
❶ 比喻严肃或重要的事物,常用于文学表达中形容具有深远影响或沉重性质的事物。
“The graver of his words left a lasting impression on the audience.”
(他话语的严肃性给听众留下了持久的印象。)
“She faced the graver of responsibilities after being promoted.”
(升职后,她面临着更重大的责任。)
adjective
❶ grave的比较级形式,表示更严重或更严肃的状态。
“The patient's condition grew graver overnight.”
(病人的状况在一夜之间变得更加严重。)
“Her expression became graver when she heard the news.”
(听到消息后,她的表情变得更加凝重。)
常见短语
graver danger — 指比普通危险更严重的威胁,强调事态的紧迫性或危害程度。
“The firefighters faced graver danger when the wind changed direction.”
(当风向改变时,消防员面临着更严重的危险。)
graver consequences — 表示某行为或事件可能导致比平常更严重的负面结果。
“Ignoring climate change will lead to graver consequences in the future.”
(忽视气候变化将在未来导致更严重的后果。)