metalsmith
/ˈme-tᵊl-ˌsmith/ (ame, mw)
metalsmith — noun
1. a person whose job is to shape and join metal to create objects such as tools, j
1.名詞B2
釋義
a person whose job is to shape and join metal to create objects such as tools, jewellery, or decorative items
例句
The metalsmith forged a set of iron gates for the newly built temple.
countable noun as subject; collocation: forged + gates
Amara works as a metalsmith, creating silver earrings and bracelets.
countable noun after 'works as a'
Mei apprenticed with a metalsmith in Taipei for three years before opening her own workshop.
同義詞
- blacksmith
specifically works with iron and steel, often making horseshoes and tools
- silversmith
specialises in silver objects such as jewellery and tableware
- goldsmith
specialises in gold, especially jewellery and decorative items
文法句型
a/an + metalsmith
the + metalsmith
metalsmiths (plural)
常見錯誤
❌A metalsmith only works with iron.
✅A metalsmith works with various metals such as iron, silver, copper, and gold.
💡metalsmith is a general term; specialists are called blacksmith (iron/steel), silversmith (silver), or goldsmith (gold).