craftsmanship

/ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/ (ame, ipa)

craftsmanship — 名詞

1. the high level of skill and care that a person puts into making something, espec

1.名詞C1
釋義

工藝；技藝

手工製作的技術與品質水準

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

例句

The temple's carved wooden doors show fine craftsmanship passed down through generations.

寺廟的雕花木門展現了代代相傳的精湛工藝。

collocation: fine craftsmanship

Mei sanded every surface of her oak cabinet until it showed true craftsmanship.

Mei 將橡木櫥櫃的每一處表面都打磨到展現出真正的工藝水準。

true craftsmanship — describing genuine skill

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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).

常見錯誤

❌I admire the craftsman of this bracelet.
✅I admire the craftsmanship of this bracelet.
💡Craftsman is a person; craftsmanship is the quality of their work.
❌She has many craftsmanship.
✅She has great craftsmanship.' or 'Her work shows a high level of craftsmanship.
💡Craftsmanship is uncountable; do not use 'many' or 'a' with it.
❌The craftsmanship of these chairs are outstanding.
✅The craftsmanship of these chairs is outstanding.
💡Always use a singular verb with craftsmanship.