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tradesmen

UK //ˈtreɪdzmən//US //ˈtreɪdzmən//

词源

源自中古英语 'tradesman',由 'trade'(职业、手艺)和 'man'(人)组成,最早记录于14世纪。

noun

❶ 指掌握特定手艺或技术的男性工人,如木匠、水管工、电工等,通常从事体力劳动或技术性工作。

“The house renovation required several skilled tradesmen, including carpenters and plumbers.”

(房屋翻修需要多名技术熟练的工匠,包括木匠和水管工。)

“Local tradesmen gathered at the pub after work to discuss their projects.”

(当地的工匠们下班后聚集在酒吧讨论他们的项目。)

同义词:craftsman, artisan, skilled worker

常见短语

journeyman tradesman — 指已完成学徒期但尚未成为师傅的熟练工匠,处于职业发展的中间阶段。

“After five years as an apprentice, he finally became a journeyman tradesman.”

(当了五年学徒后,他终于成为了熟练工匠。)