crochet
/ˈkrəʊ.ʃeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /kroʊˈʃeɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /krō-ˈshā/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkrəʊʃeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /krəʊˈʃeɪ/ (ame, ipa)
crochet — 動詞
- crochetpresent simple I / you / we / they
- crochets3rd person singular
- crocheting-ing form
- crochetedpast simple
1. to produce fabric, garments, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cotton t
鉤織
用鉤針將毛線織成物品
to produce fabric, garments, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cotton thread through other loops with a hooked needle.
During the winter holidays, Yuki learned to crochet from her grandmother and made a small red hat for her baby cousin.
寒假時，Yuki 跟祖母學會了鉤織，還織了一頂小紅帽送給表弟。
intransitive: crochet as a leisure activity
Diego crocheted a warm scarf for his younger sister's birthday.
Diego 鉤織了一條溫暖的圍巾，送給妹妹當生日禮物。
transitive: crochet + item made
The nursing home residents crochet blankets and donate them to homeless shelters.
療養院的居民們鉤織毛毯，捐給街友收容所。
Farah spent the whole weekend crocheting a delicate lace tablecloth for the dining table.
Farah 花了整個週末，用鉤針織出一張精緻的蕾絲桌巾。
James's father taught himself to crochet from a library book and made matching hats for his three children.
James 的父親靠著圖書館的書自學了鉤織，幫三個孩子各織了一頂一樣的帽子。
文法句型
crochet + object (garment/item)
crochet (no object) — the activity itself
常見錯誤
crochet — 名詞
- crochetsingular
- crochetsplural
1. a way of making fabric, clothing, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cot
鉤針編織
用鉤針將毛線連成環結的工藝
a way of making fabric, clothing, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cotton thread through other loops with a hooked needle.
After a long day at the office, Kiran unwinds by crocheting colourful blankets for her grandchildren.
Kiran 下班後靠著鉤織彩色毛毯來放鬆心情，這些毯子是要送給孫兒們的。
uncountable noun: crochet as a hobby or activity
The local library offers free crochet classes for beginners every Saturday morning.
當地圖書館每週六早上都提供免費的鉤針編織初階課程。
Farah's grandmother taught her the basics of crochet when she was seven, starting with a simple yellow bookmark.
Farah 七歲時奶奶就教她鉤針編織的基本技法，從一條簡單的黃色書籤開始。
Many people took up crochet during the pandemic as a calming way to reduce stress.
疫情期間，許多人開始學鉤針編織，當作一種減壓的靜心活動。
- needlework
a broader term covering all sewing and textile crafts including crochet, knitting, and embroidery
- handicraft
a general term for any craft done by hand, not specific to textile work
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'do', 'take up', or 'learn' to describe starting or practising the craft.
常見錯誤
2. items of clothing, fabric, or decoration that have been made using a hooked need
鉤織品
用鉤針編織而成的衣物或裝飾品
items of clothing, fabric, or decoration that have been made using a hooked needle and yarn, characterized by their visible looped stitches.
Valeria wore a beautiful crochet top to the summer music festival.
Valeria 在夏日音樂節穿了一件漂亮的鉤織上衣。
collocation: crochet + garment type
The stall at the weekend market sold colourful crochet baskets and hanging plant holders.
週末市集的攤位上賣著彩色鉤織籃和吊掛花盆架。
Ananya's living room is decorated with soft crochet cushions and throws that she made herself.
Ananya 的客廳擺滿了她親手做的柔軟鉤織靠墊和蓋毯。
Lily received a delicate crochet baby blanket in pale yellow from her aunt.
Lily 收到阿姨送的一條淺黃色精緻鉤織嬰兒毯。
- crocheted items
more explicit and countable; 'crochet' as a mass noun is less specific
用法筆記
Unlike countable nouns such as 'a blanket', 'crochet' as an uncountable noun describes the whole category of such items. For a specific object, say 'a crochet blanket' or 'a piece of crochet'.