craft
gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2
英语
~ 4300
义项
0 个义项
名词
B1
entity
1
skill in making something
The ability to make or do something very well, usually using your hands or mind.
用法模式：
[someone]'s craft
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'craft' with 'arts and crafts', which is a hobby activity, while 'craft' here refers more broadly to skill in a trade or art.
近义词
skill (A general term for ability; not limited to creative or manual work.)
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artistry (Implies artistic creativity and beauty in the work.)
反义词
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
搭配
master the craft
|craft skills
|craft industry
|fine craft
主题
art
|work
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
例句
- Her craft as a potter is admired by many.
- The chef spent years perfecting his craft.
- Writing is a craft that requires constant practice.
- He takes pride in the craft of woodworking.
学习者例句
- She is good at the craft of painting.
- He learned the craft of making shoes.
- My uncle knows the craft of fishing.
- The craft of cooking takes time to learn.
名词
B1
entity
2
vehicle for air or water travel
A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.
用法模式：
[type] craft
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
近义词
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.)
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aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
反义词
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
搭配
fishing craft
|naval craft
|space craft
|aircraft
主题
transportation
|travel
例句
- The harbor was full of small fishing craft.
- Several military craft were spotted offshore.
- The rescue team arrived in an inflatable craft.
- That spacecraft will orbit Mars next year.
学习者例句
- The fishing craft is at the dock.
- We saw many small craft on the river.
- The craft landed on the water.
- A large craft flew over the city.
动词
B1
action
3
make something with skill
To make something carefully and with skill.
用法模式：
to craft [something]
常见错误：
Learners may incorrectly use 'craft' as a noun when they mean the verb form; remember that as a verb it means to make something carefully.
近义词
create (A more general term for bringing something into existence.)
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fabricate (Often used for making something, sometimes with implication of artificiality.)
反义词
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
搭配
craft a speech
|craft a plan
|carefully crafted
|hand-crafted
主题
art
|work
|arts_entertainment
例句
- She crafted a beautiful necklace from silver wire.
- The author crafted a compelling story.
- They spent weeks crafting the perfect proposal.
- He crafts furniture from reclaimed wood.
学习者例句
- She crafted a dress from old fabric.
- He crafted a box from wood.
- They crafted a plan to win the game.
- We crafted a card for our teacher.
名词
A2
action
4
activity of making things by hand
A hobby or job where you make things by hand.
近义词
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
反义词
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
搭配
arts and crafts
|craft fair
|traditional crafts
主题
hobbies
|art
|arts_entertainment
|work
例句
- She sells her crafts at the local market.
- Crafts like knitting and pottery are popular again.
- The festival features traditional crafts from around the world.
学习者例句
- I like doing crafts at home.
- We learned a new craft at school.
- Crafts are fun to make with friends.
名词
B2
entity
5
cleverness in achieving something
The ability to get what you want by being smart and sometimes dishonest.
近义词
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
反义词
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
搭配
political craft
|diplomatic craft
主题
behavior
|personality
|core_vocabulary
例句
- He used all his political craft to win support.
- The spy's craft kept him alive behind enemy lines.
- She admired his craft in negotiating difficult deals.
学习者例句
- He used his craft to win the game.
- The thief showed great craft in hiding.
- She used her craft to get the job.
语法
词典原形
craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
音节与重音
craft （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: craft
- Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
- Base: craft
- 3rd Person Singular: crafts
- Present Participle: crafting
- Past: crafted
词族
Forms
crafts
noun
crafting
verb
crafted
verb
Core family
craftsman
noun B2
craftsmanship
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
craftily
adverb
craftiness
noun
相关表达
arts and crafts
1/ˈɑɹts ˈænd kɹˈæfts/
fixed phrase
creative handmade activities
Activities where you make things by hand for decoration or use, like painting or knitting.
例句
- Children enjoy arts and crafts at summer camp.
- The store sells arts and crafts supplies.
craft beer
1/kɹˈæft bˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
beer from small brewery
Beer made in small amounts by a small company using traditional methods.
例句
- He ordered a local craft beer from the menu.
- Craft beer has become popular among young adults.
craft fair
1/kɹˈæft fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
market for handmade goods
An event where people sell things they made by hand.
例句
- We bought pottery at the craft fair.
- Craft fairs are held every summer in the park.
hand-crafted
1/hˈænd kɹˈæftɪd/
fixed phrase
made by hand not machine
Made completely by hand, not using machines.
例句
- The shop sells hand-crafted furniture.
- Each piece is hand-crafted from local wood.
state-of-the-art craftsmanship
1/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt kɹˈæftsmənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
top skill using latest methods
The best skill in making something using modern methods and designs.
例句
- The building shows state-of-the-art craftsmanship.
- This device combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with innovative design.