craftsman
gb/kɹˈæftsmən/ us/kɹˈæftsmən/
B2
Английский
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B2
role
1
skilled maker of handmade items
A person who makes things by hand very well.
Модель употребления:
a craftsman; a craftsman who makes [things]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse craftsman (a skilled maker) with craft (a hobby activity) or use it when they mean artist (focused on creative expression).
Синонимы
artisan (Often suggests traditional methods and high-quality handmade work.)
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maker (More general; does not always imply high skill.)
Антонимы
amateur (Not professionally trained or not highly skilled.)
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mass producer (Produces goods in large quantities rather than by hand.)
Коллокации
skilled craftsman
|master craftsman
|local craftsman
|traditional craftsman
|fine craftsman
|a craftsman at work
|a craftsman workshop
|handmade by a craftsman
|craftsman furniture
|craftsman jewelry
Темы
work
|arts
|manufacturing
|daily_life
Примеры
- The craftsman carved the handle from walnut and polished it by hand.
- She bought the bowl directly from a craftsman at the weekend market.
- The museum showed tools used by a medieval craftsman.
Примеры для изучающих
- The craftsman makes chairs by hand.
- I met a craftsman at the market.
Существительное
B2
role
2
skilled worker in a trade
A skilled worker, for example in building or repair work.
Модель употребления:
a craftsman; a craftsman in [a trade]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes overuse craftsman for any worker; it implies skill and training, not just any job.
Синонимы
tradesperson (Neutral modern term for someone in a trade; not gendered.)
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tradesman (Common, but can sound male-coded in some contexts.)
Антонимы
unskilled worker (Lacks specialized training or trade skill.)
Коллокации
qualified craftsman
|experienced craftsman
|maintenance craftsman
|craftsman carpenter
|craftsman plumber
|craftsman joiner
|craftsman builder
|hire a craftsman
|team of craftsmen
|craftsman services
Темы
work
|construction
|business
Примеры
- They hired a craftsman to restore the original woodwork in the house.
- The company is looking for a craftsman with experience in metal fabrication.
- Only licensed craftsmen are allowed to work on the historic building.
Примеры для изучающих
- We need a craftsman to fix the door.
- He is a craftsman in building work.
Существительное
C1
role
3
person who works with great skill
Someone who does their work extremely well and carefully.
Модель употребления:
a craftsman of [something]; a craftsman with [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think craftsman only means making physical objects; it can also praise careful, skillful work in writing, design, and similar fields.
Синонимы
master (Stronger praise; can imply top-level expertise or authority.)
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perfectionist (Focuses on high standards; not always about skill.)
Антонимы
slapdash worker (Works carelessly and without attention to detail.)
Коллокации
true craftsman
|consummate craftsman
|a craftsman of words
|a craftsman of storytelling
|a craftsman of dialogue
|a craftsman of his trade
|craftsmanlike skill
|meticulous craftsman
|a craftsman’s approach
|a craftsman’s standards
Темы
work
|arts
|education
Примеры
- He’s a craftsman with dialogue, shaping every line until it feels natural.
- Her code is clean and elegant—she’s a real craftsman.
- The editor admired him as a craftsman of short stories.
Примеры для изучающих
- She is a craftsman with words.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
craftsman
IPA
GB/kɹˈæftsmən/
US/kɹˈæftsmən/
Слоги и ударение
crafts - man (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (crafts)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: craftsman
- Plural: craftsmen
Родственные слова
Выражения
a craftsman's eye
1/ə kɹˈæftsmənz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
ability to judge workmanship
The ability to see small details and quality.
Примеры
- With a craftsman's eye, she spotted the uneven stitching immediately.
- He has a craftsman's eye for good wood and solid joints.
- It takes a craftsman's eye to tell an original from a cheap copy.
craftsman bungalow
1/kɹˈæftsmən bˈʌŋɡəloʊ/
fixed phrase
house in Craftsman style
A type of house built in the Craftsman style.
Примеры
- They restored a 1912 Craftsman bungalow with the original built-in cabinets.
- The neighborhood is full of Craftsman bungalows and mature trees.
- She loves the wide porch typical of a Craftsman bungalow.
craftsman-style
1/kɹˈæftsmən stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
in the Craftsman design style
Designed in the Craftsman style.
Примеры
- They added Craftsman-style trim around the windows.
- The kitchen has Craftsman-style cabinets in oak.
- He prefers Craftsman-style furniture because it feels solid and simple.
master craftsman
1/mˈæstɚ kɹˈæftsmən/
fixed phrase
top-level skilled craft worker
A craftsman who is extremely skilled.
Примеры
- The violin was made by a master craftsman in Cremona.
- She trained for years before she was recognized as a master craftsman.
- Only a master craftsman could repair the intricate inlay without damaging it.