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wainwright

UK //ˈweɪnraɪt//US //ˈweɪnraɪt//

词源

源自中古英语 'wain'(马车)与 'wright'(工匠)的组合,最早记录于14世纪。

noun

❶ 指制造或修理四轮马车、货车等大型木质车辆的工匠,尤指历史上专门从事此类木工的手艺人。

“The village wainwright crafted sturdy wagons for local farmers.”

(村里的马车匠为当地农民制作结实的货车。)

“In the 18th century, a wainwright's workshop smelled of fresh timber and tar.”

(18世纪时,马车匠的作坊里弥漫着新木材和焦油的气味。)

同义词:cartwright, wagon builder, wheelwright

常见短语

old wainwright's saying — 指传统马车工匠流传的谚语或经验之谈,常用于形容古老而实用的智慧。

“"Measure twice, cut once" is an old wainwright's saying still relevant today.”

("量两次,切一次"是马车匠的古谚,至今仍适用。)