craft

/krɑːft/ (bre, ipa) · /kræft/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkraft/ (ame, mw)

craft — noun

  • craftsingular
  • craftsplural

1. a skilled occupation in which you make useful or decorative objects by hand; als

1.名詞B1
釋義

a skilled occupation in which you make useful or decorative objects by hand; also, the expertise that such work requires, or an item produced in this way

例句

After years of training, Amihan became a true master of her craft.

master of (one's) craft

The weekend market sells traditional crafts made by local potters and weavers.

traditional crafts

同義詞
  • skill

    broader; can apply to any ability, not just making things

  • art

    focuses more on creativity and expression; a craft can become an art

  • trade

    emphasises the commercial or occupational side of skilled work

  • craftsmanship

    the quality of skill shown in something made

用法筆記

When uncountable, the word refers to skill or experience in general ('respect for his craft'). When countable, it refers to a specific type of work or the objects made ('textile crafts like weaving').

常見錯誤

❌She learned the craft of driving.
✅She learned the skill of driving.
💡'craft' is not used for everyday abilities like driving; it implies making or creating something with skill.
❌I bought a craft at the shop.
✅I bought a handcrafted item at the shop.
💡'craft' as a countable noun usually refers to a type of work or activity, not a single product.

2. a means of transport designed to move across water or fly above ground, includin

2.名詞B2
釋義

a means of transport designed to move across water or fly above ground, including boats, aeroplanes, and spacecraft

例句

A small wooden craft carried the fishermen across the calm lake.

The harbour was full of pleasure craft on warm summer weekends.

pleasure craft

同義詞
  • vessel

    more formal; used especially for large ships

  • boat

    specific to water vehicles; more common in everyday use

  • aircraft

    covers planes, helicopters, and other flying vehicles

用法筆記

This sense is commonly used with a modifier that describes the vehicle's purpose or size ('pleasure craft', 'landing craft', 'patrol craft'). The plural form is usually 'craft' (not 'crafts').

常見錯誤

❌The crafts in the harbour include many fishing boats.
✅The craft in the harbour include many fishing boats.
💡the plural of 'craft' meaning vehicles is usually 'craft', not 'crafts'.
❌I took a craft across the river.
✅I took a boat across the river.
💡'craft' sounds unnatural for a single everyday ferry ride; use a more specific word.

craft — verb

craft — adjective