freehand
/ˈfriːhænd/ (bre, ipa) · [frˈihˌænd] /ˈfriːhænd/ (ame, ipa) · [frˈihˌænd] /ˈfrē-ˌhand/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfriː.hænd/ (bre, ipa) · [frˈihˌænd] /ˈfriː.hænd/ (ame, ipa)
freehand — 形容詞
- freehandpositive
- more freehandcomparative
- most freehandsuperlative
1. Describes a picture or design created using only the hand, without rulers, compa
徒手畫的
不用工具繪製
Describes a picture or design created using only the hand, without rulers, compasses, or other measuring devices.
The art teacher asked for a freehand sketch of a tree, with no rulers allowed.
美術老師要學生徒手畫一棵樹，不准用尺。
freehand sketch — drawing done without instruments
Amira's freehand drawing of a horse was so detailed that it won first prize.
Amira 的徒手畫馬栩栩如生，得了第一名。
The architect made a quick freehand outline of the building before using the computer.
建築師先用徒手畫出建築物的輪廓，才打開電腦。
Students had to produce a freehand map of the whole island from memory.
學生必須憑記憶徒手畫出整座島的地圖。
Hiro prefers freehand lettering for his greeting cards because it looks more personal.
Hiro 喜歡徒手書寫賀卡字體，因為看起來更有人情味。
- hand-drawn
more general; can describe any drawing done by hand, with or without instruments
- unassisted
broader in meaning; used outside art contexts too
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively to describe drawings, sketches, lettering, or maps. Do not use for writing text with a pen on paper — that is simply handwriting.
常見錯誤
freehand — 副詞
1. In a way that uses only the hand, with no rulers, compasses, or other drawing in
徒手地
不靠繪圖工具
In a way that uses only the hand, with no rulers, compasses, or other drawing instruments to guide the work.
The artist sketched the model freehand, not once using a ruler or eraser.
那位畫家徒手描繪模特兒，完全沒用尺或橡皮擦。
drew freehand — adverb modifying manner of drawing
Lauren can draw a perfect circle freehand, which always amazes her classmates.
Lauren 可以徒手畫出完美的圓形，讓同學們大開眼界。
Tomás drew the blueprint freehand because the power was out in the office.
Tomás 因為辦公室停電，只好徒手畫藍圖。
The children were told to paint freehand instead of tracing pictures from a book.
老師要孩子們徒手畫畫，而不是描圖。
Eitan drew the map freehand, marking all the important landmarks by memory.
Eitan 徒手畫了一張地圖，憑記憶標出所有重要地標。
- with instruments
explicit contrast to freehand technique
- mechanically
implies machine assistance
用法筆記
Typically placed directly after the verb it modifies (e.g., 'draw freehand', 'sketch freehand'). Also appears before the verb in formal writing, though less common.
freehand — 動詞
- freehandpresent simple I / you / we / they
- freehands3rd person singular
- freehanding-ing form
- freehandedpast simple
1. To produce a picture, design, or lettering using only your hand, without rulers,
徒手繪製
不靠工具畫出
To produce a picture, design, or lettering using only your hand, without rulers, compasses, or other drawing aids.
Tariq freehanded a portrait of his grandmother in under ten minutes.
Tariq 在十分鐘內徒手畫出了祖母的肖像。
freehanded + portrait — transitive verb with direct object
The designer freehanded the company logo on a napkin during lunch.
設計師在午餐時用一張餐巾紙徒手畫出公司的商標。
Diya freehanded the calligraphy for the wedding invitations to add a personal touch.
Diya 徒手書寫婚禮邀請函上的書法字體，增添個人風格。
Jude freehanded a map of the hiking trail for the other campers at the cabin.
Jude 為其他露營者徒手畫了一張登山步道地圖。
Anong freehanded a beautiful lotus on the chalkboard during the art class.
Anong 在美術課的黑板上徒手畫了一朵美麗的蓮花。
文法句型
freehand + noun phrase
用法筆記
The verb form is much less common than the adjective or adverb. It is used almost exclusively in informal or practical contexts about drawing and design.