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graver

UK //ˈɡreɪvə//US //ˈɡreɪvər//

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。)

同义词:engraving tool, chisel, burin, stylus, scriber

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。)

同义词:more serious, more severe, more solemn

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。)