| 单词 | craftsmanlike |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈcraftsmanlike ˈcraftsmanlike adj. resembling or characteristic of a craftsman; displaying or indicative of practised skill or expertise; (also with negative implication) competent but lacking in artistry. Cf. workmanlike adj. 1a. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [adjective] > displaying or requiring skill well-doneeOE craftyOE craftful?c1335 craftsmanlike1547 skilfulc1595 artist1603 skilled1776 knowing1793 the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [adjective] > having practical, operative, or constructive skill > characteristic of skilled worker workmanly1421 artificiousc1475 craftsmanlike1547 workmanlike1600 artificial1667 professional-looking1840 tradesmanlike1862 workwomanly1894 1547 W. Salesbury Dict. Eng. & Welshe Kreftwraidd, Craftesmanlyke. 1833 Spectator 7 Dec. 1248/1 The gross and palpable style of painting which describes things by some coarse or craftsmanlike characteristic. 1899 Brush & Pencil 4 172 The question of the exhibition of any object will be decided by the committee on their judgment of its merits with regard to excellence of design and artistic and craftsmanlike finish. 1994 Independent on Sunday 21 Aug. (Review Suppl.) 20/4 It's as perfect as an enamelled miniature, but perfected by the impetus of inspiration, which craftsmanlike and finished miniatures seldom possess. 2010 Times Lit. Suppl. 2 July 16/4 All three paperbacks were witty, craftsmanlike, enjoyable. < as lemmas |
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