1. a skilled worker who makes things by hand
以手工製作物品的熟練工人
The furniture was made by a master craftsman.
這件家具是由一位工匠大師製作的。
He is a craftsman who specializes in pottery.
他是一位專精於陶藝的工匠。
A craftsman is a skilled worker who makes or creates things by hand, often with great attention to detail and quality.
Skilled Manual Worker
EN: A person who is skilled in a particular craft, such as woodworking, metalworking, or pottery.
翻譯: 指精通特定手工技藝的人,例如木工、金屬加工或陶藝。
Maker of Quality Goods
EN: Someone who produces high-quality, often bespoke, items using traditional techniques and tools.
翻譯: 指運用傳統技術與工具,製作高品質、常為訂製物品的人。
Person with High Skill
EN: A person who demonstrates great skill, care, and pride in their work, regardless of the specific trade.
翻譯: 指在其工作中展現高超技藝、細心與自豪感的人,不限於特定行業。
Historical Guild Member
EN: Historically, a skilled worker who had completed apprenticeship and was a member of a guild.
翻譯: 歷史上指已完成學徒訓練、並為同業公會成員的熟練工人。
小提醒:注意 'craftsman' 通常指男性工匠,其對應的女性形式為 'craftswoman',而性別中立的統稱可用 'artisan' 或 'craftsperson'。
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Craftsman" from YouTube Videos
Bill Strickland: Rebuilding America, one slide show at a time
TED
“And I rebuild them and give them a new life. And Manchester Craftsman's Guild is named after my neighborhood”
1. a skilled worker who makes things by hand
以手工製作物品的熟練工人
The furniture was made by a master craftsman.
這件家具是由一位工匠大師製作的。
He is a craftsman who specializes in pottery.
他是一位專精於陶藝的工匠。
2. a person who is very skilled at a particular craft or trade
在某特定工藝或行業中非常熟練的人
She is a true craftsman when it comes to leatherworking.
談到皮革工藝,她是一位真正的巧匠。
The project requires the precision of a skilled craftsman.
這個專案需要熟練工匠的精準度。
3. a person who creates with great skill and artistry
以高超技藝和藝術性進行創作的人
The writer was a craftsman of beautiful prose.
這位作家是優美散文的巨匠。
He approached filmmaking not just as a director, but as a craftsman.
他對待電影製作不僅僅是作為導演,更是作為一位藝術巨匠。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a skilled craftsman | 一位技藝精湛的工匠 | He is a skilled craftsman who makes beautiful furniture. (他是一位製作精美家具的技藝精湛的工匠。) |
| master craftsman | 大師級工匠;工藝大師 | The violin was made by a master craftsman over a century ago. (這把小提琴是一個多世紀前由一位大師級工匠製作的。) |
| craftsman + of + [material/art] | 擅長使用某種材料或某種藝術的工匠 | She is a true craftsman of glass. (她是真正的玻璃工藝大師。) |
| work like a craftsman | 像工匠一樣工作;以工匠精神工作 | He doesn't just assemble parts; he works like a craftsman. (他不僅僅是組裝零件,而是像工匠一樣工作。) |
| the craftsman's touch | 工匠的巧手/技藝 | You can see the craftsman's touch in every detail of this wooden box. (從這個木盒的每一個細節都能看出工匠的巧手技藝。) |
對比範例: EN: The master craftsman spent months carving this intricate design. 翻譯: 這位大師級工匠花了數月時間雕刻這個複雜的圖案。
EN:The village was famous for the many skilled craftsmen who lived there.
翻譯:這個村莊以居住在那裡的許多技藝高超的工匠而聞名。
使用時請根據數量區分單數 craftsman 與複數 craftsmen,在需要性別中立的場合可考慮使用 craftspeople。
craftsman vs artisan
craftsman 通常指技術熟練、專注於實用物品製作的工匠;artisan 則更強調手工藝的藝術性與創造性,常與美學和獨特性相關。
craftsman vs worker
craftsman 特指擁有高級手工技能、注重品質與細節的工匠;worker 是泛指任何行業的勞動者或員工,技能要求較為廣泛。
craftsman vs mechanic
craftsman 通常指製作或修復實體物品(如家具、金屬器)的工匠;mechanic 則專精於機械、車輛或設備的維修與保養。
在對話中,當引述或提及他人對某人的稱讚時,常用此詞。 EN: My dad always said a true craftsman takes pride in the smallest details. 翻譯: 我爸爸總是說,一個真正的工匠會為最微小的細節感到自豪。
EN:She called him a craftsman of words, which I thought was a beautiful compliment.
翻譯:她稱他為文字的工匠,我覺得這是個很美的讚美。
用來強調某人對技藝的執著或作品的精緻度,帶有敬佩的語氣。 EN: He's not just a carpenter; he's a real craftsman. You should see his work. 翻譯: 他不只是個木匠;他是個真正的工匠。你真該看看他的作品。
EN:This isn't mass-produced. A true craftsman made this by hand.
翻譯:這不是大量生產的。這是一位真正的工匠親手製作的。
在思考如何描述某人的專業技能時,可作為短暫停頓後的填充詞,以凸顯其專業性。 EN: The guy who fixed my watch was... a real craftsman, you know? It runs perfectly now. 翻譯: 幫我修手錶的那個人是...一個真正的工匠,你懂嗎?現在它走得很準。
EN:To achieve that level of detail, you need to be, well, a craftsman at heart.
翻譯:要達到那種細節水平,你需要,嗯,從心底裡是個工匠。
正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中(如商業報告、研究論文),建議使用更精確或專業的術語,例如「技師」、「專業工匠」、「工藝師」或具體職稱(如「資深木工師」),以符合文體的嚴謹性。口語中帶有情感色彩的「craftsman」在正式場合可能顯得不夠精準。
skilled craftsman
adj + craftsman
技藝精湛的工匠
master craftsman
adj + craftsman
大師級工匠
true craftsman
adj + craftsman
真正的工匠
craftsman's tools
craftsman + 's + noun
工匠的工具
work as a craftsman
verb + as + a + craftsman
以工匠身份工作
craftsman's workshop
craftsman + 's + noun
工匠的工作坊
a craftsman of
a + craftsman + of + noun
一位...的工匠
×He is a very good craftsman of cooking.
✓He is a very good cook.
「craftsman」特指從事手工藝或需要特定技能之工藝的匠人,如木工、陶藝、金工等。烹飪的專業人士通常稱為「chef」或「cook」,不適用「craftsman」。
×There are many craftsmen in the factory assembly line.
✓There are many workers/technicians on the factory assembly line.
「craftsman」強調個人技藝、創造性及對作品的投入,通常與手工製作、獨特或小批量生產相關。工廠流水線上的作業員,其工作性質重複且標準化,不適合稱為「craftsman」。
×She is a craftsman.
✓She is a craftswoman. / She is a craftsman. (if using gender-neutral term)
傳統上「craftsman」為男性用詞,女性專用詞為「craftswoman」。在現代英語中,有時會用「craftsman」作為性別中立詞,或使用「artisan」、「maker」等詞。學習者應注意此語言使用的歷史背景與現代變化,在需要明確指出性別時可使用「craftswoman」。
×We need a craftsman to fix the computer.
✓We need a technician/IT specialist to fix the computer.
「craftsman」通常不適用於修理現代電子設備或提供純技術服務的人。這類專業人士更常被稱為「technician」、「specialist」或「repair person」。
×He has the craftsman.
✓He has the skill of a craftsman. / He is a craftsman.
「craftsman」是可數名詞,指「人」。不能直接用「have the craftsman」來表示「擁有技藝」。應使用「have the skill/technique of a craftsman」或「be a craftsman」等結構。