craftsmanship
/ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/ (ame, ipa)
craftsmanship — noun
1. the high level of skill and care that a person puts into making something, espec
the high level of skill and care that a person puts into making something, especially by hand, shown in the quality and detail of the finished object — for example, the careful joints in a piece of furniture or the smooth finish of a ceramic bowl
The temple's carved wooden doors show fine craftsmanship passed down through generations.
collocation: fine craftsmanship
Mei sanded every surface of her oak cabinet until it showed true craftsmanship.
true craftsmanship — describing genuine skill
Theo ran his finger along the table joint, feeling the craftsmanship of the woodworker.
What makes this violin special is the craftsmanship of its hand-carved wooden body.
Oluwaseun could tell true craftsmanship from factory goods by touching the clay pot.
- artistry
stresses the creative, imaginative aspect of the work rather than technical skill; often used for painting, music, or performance
- workmanship
very close in meaning but slightly more neutral and commonly used for construction, repairs, and trade work
- mastery
suggests an expert level of skill that comes from long training and deep knowledge of the material
- skill
a broader and more basic word; can apply to any ability (sports, cooking, thinking) and lacks the 'handmade quality' focus of craftsmanship
- shoddiness
work done badly with little care or attention to detail
- crudeness
lack of refinement or polish; suggests unfinished or rough work
文法句型
the craftsmanship of [noun phrase]
craftsmanship in [noun phrase]
adjective + craftsmanship
用法筆記
Craftsmanship is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb (the craftsmanship is…, not are…). It describes a quality of work, not a person — do not use it to refer to a worker (craftsman or craftsperson is the correct person noun).