1. to make or repair wooden objects or structures
製作或修理木製物品或結構
He spent the weekend carpentering a new bookshelf for his study.
他整個週末都在為書房木工製作一個新書架。
She learned to carpenter from her grandfather, who was a master craftsman.
她從身為工匠大師的祖父那裡學會了木工手藝。
Carpenter Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
carpenter
verb
快速理解
What does "Carpenter" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Carpenter"?
「carpenter」作為動詞，主要指從事木工工作或建造、修補木製物品。
- 1
從事木工職業
EN: to work as a carpenter
翻譯: 從事木匠工作
- 2
建造或製作木製品
EN: to build or make something out of wood
翻譯: 用木材建造或製作物品
- 3
精心修補或組裝
EN: to skillfully repair or assemble wooden structures
翻譯: 精巧地修補或組裝木結構
小提醒：注意「carpenter」主要用作名詞（木匠），動詞用法較不常見，使用時需根據上下文判斷其詞性。
發音（How to Pronounce "Carpenter" in English）
How to pronounce "Carpenter" in English?"Carpenter" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Carpenter" from YouTube Videos
Sam Martin: The quirky world of "manspaces"
TED
“The man imported all the materials from Japan and he hired a Japanese carpenter to build it in the traditional style.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Carpenter"?How does "Carpenter" change by context?
2. to work as a carpenter
從事木匠工作
After retiring from the office job, he decided to carpenter part-time.
從辦公室工作退休後，他決定兼職做木匠。
For generations, the men in his family have carpentered in this town.
他家好幾代的男人都在這個鎮上做木匠。
3. to construct or shape something skillfully, especially in a makeshift or improvised way
巧妙地建造或塑造某物（尤指以臨時或即興的方式）
They managed to carpenter a temporary shelter from the storm debris.
他們設法用風暴後的殘骸巧妙地搭了一個臨時避難所。
The team had to carpenter a solution from the limited resources available.
團隊必須利用有限的可用資源巧妙地構想出一個解決方案。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Carpenter"?How to make natural sentences with "Carpenter"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| carpenter + noun (e.g., a house, furniture) | 製作/建造（某物） | He carpentered a beautiful bookshelf for the study. (他為書房打造了一個漂亮的書架。) |
| carpenter + away | 持續地做木工活 | All weekend, he was in the garage, carpentering away. (整個週末，他都在車庫裡不停地做木工。) |
| carpenter + together | 拼湊/組合起來 | They carpentered together a makeshift raft from the driftwood. (他們用浮木拼湊成了一個臨時木筏。) |
用法說明
How is "Carpenter" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Carpenter"?
carpenter doing vs carpenter to do
- carpenter doing 通常描述木匠正在進行的、具體的或習慣性的木工活動。
- carpenter to do 則常用於表達目的、意圖或未來需要完成的木工工作。
- 當談論木匠的職業技能或一般性工作時，兩者常可互換，但語感上略有不同。 EN: We watched the carpenter building a custom bookshelf. 翻譯: 我們看著木匠打造一個訂製書架。
EN:We hired a carpenter to build a custom bookshelf.
翻譯:我們僱了一位木匠來打造一個訂製書架。
EN:She enjoys carpentry, especially restoring old furniture.
翻譯:她喜歡做木工，特別是修復舊家具。
EN:We need a carpenter to restore this old furniture.
翻譯:我們需要一位木匠來修復這件舊家具。
總結建議
在描述木匠的具體工作或目的時，根據語境選擇使用 carpenter doing（描述過程）或 carpenter to do（表達目的）。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Carpenter" and similar words?How to choose "Carpenter" vs alternatives?
carpenter vs build
「carpenter」專指木工製作，強調使用木材和專業木工技藝；「build」則泛指各種建造，材料不限，範圍更廣。
carpenter vs assemble
「carpenter」強調從原材料開始的木工創作過程；「assemble」則指將現成部件組裝起來。
carpenter vs craft
「carpenter」專注於木工領域；「craft」則泛指各種手工藝製作，材料與技藝範圍更廣泛。
口語用法
How is "Carpenter" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Carpenter"?
引述
當重述或引述他人關於木工工作的話語時，常用來表示「做木工活」或「從事木工」。 EN: He said he was going to carpenter a new bookshelf this weekend. 翻譯: 他說他這個週末要釘一個新書架。
EN:I heard them talking about carpentering the stage for the school play.
翻譯:我聽到他們在說要為學校話劇搭舞台。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用這個動詞來強調親手製作或修補東西的具體行動，帶有「動手做木工」的意味。 EN: Don't just buy it, let's carpenter something ourselves! 翻譯: 別光買，我們自己來釘點東西吧！
EN:I'm not just designing it, I'm going to carpenter the whole frame.
翻譯:我不只是設計，我還要親手把整個框架做出來。
停頓填充
在描述計畫或回憶時，用作思考的填充詞，帶出後續的具體木工項目。 EN: This summer, I might... carpenter... maybe a birdhouse for the garden. 翻譯: 這個夏天，我可能會…做點木工…也許做個花園裡的鳥屋。
EN:What did we do last weekend? Oh, we... carpentered... that little stool, remember?
翻譯:我們上週末做了什麼？哦，我們…釘了…那張小凳子，記得嗎？
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，動詞 "carpenter" 較為少見，通常會使用更標準的動詞如 "build"、"construct"、"do carpentry" 或 "work as a carpenter" 來表達相同概念，以避免口語化的感覺。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Carpenter"?What fixed phrases with "Carpenter" should I remember?
carpenter something together
carpenter + object + together
粗略地或臨時地將某物釘在一起
carpenter a solution
carpenter + object (abstract)
精心打造或拼湊出一個解決方案
carpenter one's way
carpenter + possessive + way + prepositional phrase
透過木工技能或類似方式開闢道路
carpenter a career
carpenter + object (abstract: career, reputation, etc.)
像木匠做工般精心打造（事業、名聲等）
learn to carpenter
verb + to carpenter
學習木工手藝
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Carpenter"?Which "Carpenter" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He wants to carpenter a table.
✓He wants to build/make a table.
雖然 'carpenter' 在字典中可作動詞，但在現代英語中極少使用。表達「做木工」或「製作木製品」時，應使用更常見的動詞，如 build, make, construct 或 do carpentry work。
×She carpentered a plan for the project.
✓She crafted/devised a plan for the project.
'Carpenter' 僅指與木材相關的具體建造或修復工作。不能用於比喻或抽象意義上的「製作」或「策劃」。
×He carpentered the wood into a shape.
✓He worked/shaped the wood into a curve.
使用 'carpenter' 作動詞時，其受詞通常是完成的物品（如 furniture, house），而非材料本身。描述對材料進行加工的過程，應使用更合適的動詞，如 work, shape, cut, or carve。
×My grandfather carpentered for fifty years.
✓My grandfather worked as a carpenter for fifty years.
描述某人的職業或長期工作狀態時，應使用名詞 'carpenter' 搭配動詞 'work as'，而非嘗試使用其動詞形式。動詞 'carpenter' 通常描述單一、具體的製作行為，而非職業身份。
×The chair was carpentered by a local artisan.
✓The chair was made/built by a local artisan.
即使在被動語態中，動詞 'carpenter' 聽起來也相當不自然且過時。應使用更通用的動詞，如 made, built, constructed, or crafted。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Carpenter"?What are tense/participle forms of "Carpenter"?
carpenters(3rd_singular)carpentering(present_participle)carpentered(past)carpentered(past_participle)