craft
noun uk/krɑːft/ us/kræft/
(SKILL)
B2 [ C or U ] plural crafts(尤指制作东西的)工艺,手艺;技术
skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience
the craft of furniture making/sewing/glassblowing 家具制作/缝纫/玻璃吹制工艺
political/literary craft 政治手腕/文学手法
rural/ancient/traditional crafts 乡村的/古老的/传统的手艺
craft workers (= skilled workers) 熟练工人,工匠
- More examples
- I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local craft fair.
- The show featured traditional country crafts.
- They learned the craft of weaving.
(VEHICLE)
[ C ] plural craft船,艇;飞行器,航空器
a vehicle for travelling on water or through the air
naval/civilian/patrol/rescue craft 军舰/民用船/巡逻艇/救生艇
18 craft (= boats) set out in the race. 比赛出发时有18艘船。
See also: aircrafthovercraftspacecraft
craft
verb [ T often passive ] uk/krɑːft/ us/kræft/
(运用技巧)制作某物
to make objects, especially in a skilled way
These bracelets were crafted by Native Americans. 这些手镯是美洲印第安人制作的。
a beautifully crafted silver brooch 做工精美的银质胸针