tradesman

IPA/ˈtreɪdzmən/
IPA/ˈtreɪdzmən/

tradesman — 名詞

  • tradesmansingular
  • tradesmenplural

1. a worker with training and practical skill who does hands-on jobs such as plumbi

1.名詞C1
釋義

技工

靠手藝工作的熟練工人

a worker with training and practical skill who does hands-on jobs such as plumbing, carpentry, or bricklaying

例句

Christopher called a tradesman to repair the loose kitchen tiles.

Christopher 找來一位技工修理鬆動的廚房磁磚。

call a tradesman to + verb for repair work

After the storm, Sora hired a tradesman to fix the broken gate.

暴風雨過後，Sora 雇了一位技工來修壞掉的大門。

常見搭配
  • local tradesman
  • skilled tradesman
  • reliable tradesman
  • building tradesman
同義詞
  • skilled worker

    broader and more neutral; not limited to traditional hand trades

  • craftsperson

    emphasises hand skill and careful making; often more artistic in tone

  • contractor

    often refers to someone hired for a project and may include business responsibility

  • artisan

    suggests traditional or decorative handwork rather than general repair jobs

用法筆記

This sense usually refers to a person doing skilled manual work, especially in building or home repair. In modern English, speakers often prefer a more specific job name such as plumber, electrician, or carpenter.

常見錯誤

The office tradesman sent the monthly sales report.
The office worker sent the monthly sales report.
a tradesman is a skilled manual worker, not a general employee doing desk work.

2. a person whose work is selling goods, especially from a shop or small business t

2.名詞C1
釋義

店主

經營商店或買賣貨物的人

a person whose work is selling goods, especially from a shop or small business they manage themselves

例句

Mayumi's father became a tradesman after opening a small hardware store.

Mayumi 的父親開了一間小五金行後，就成了一名店主。

become a tradesman after opening a shop

In the market town, the tradesman sold cloth, soap, and cooking oil.

在那座市集小鎮裡，那位店主賣布、肥皂和食用油。

tradesman + sold + list of goods

常見搭配
  • local tradesman
  • prosperous tradesman
  • small-town tradesman
  • independent tradesman
同義詞
  • shopkeeper

    focuses on someone who runs a shop, especially a small local one

  • merchant

    more formal and often suggests a larger or older-style trading business

  • retailer

    modern business term for someone selling goods to the public

  • dealer

    often used for someone selling a particular kind of goods such as cars or antiques

用法筆記

This sense is more old-fashioned than the skilled-worker sense and often appears in historical or formal writing. In present-day English, shopkeeper, merchant, or retailer is usually more natural.

常見錯誤

The tradesman in the department store helped me choose a jacket.
The sales assistant in the department store helped me choose a jacket.
this sense of tradesman usually refers to the owner or business operator, not an employee serving customers.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • work as a tradesman
  • become a tradesman
  • earn a living as a tradesman

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