sketchbook
sketchbook — noun
- sketchbooksingular
- sketchbooksplural
1. a bound pad or book of blank pages that artists use for quick drawings, ideas, o
a bound pad or book of blank pages that artists use for quick drawings, ideas, or practice work
Nila carried a small sketchbook to the park and drew the trees near the pond.
collocation: carry a sketchbook
The art teacher asked each student to fill a sketchbook with pencil studies.
collocation: fill a sketchbook with drawings
Daniel opened his sketchbook and made a rough drawing of the cafe window.
Several loose leaves were pressed between the pages of Zuri's travel sketchbook.
- drawing pad
very similar; often suggests pages that can be torn out
- notebook
broader term for a book of blank or lined pages; not necessarily for drawing
文法句型
a sketchbook
in a sketchbook
carry a sketchbook
用法筆記
A sketchbook is normally for drawing rather than ordinary class notes or long writing. Artists often use one to practise, collect visual ideas, or draw from observation.
常見錯誤
Do not use 'sketchbook' for any blank notebook. Say 'notebook' for school notes or written plans, and 'sketchbook' when the main purpose is drawing.