smith

smith — noun

1. a craftsperson who works with heated metal, hammering and shaping it to produce

1.名詞B1
釋義

a craftsperson who works with heated metal, hammering and shaping it to produce tools, hardware, or decorative objects.

例句

The village smith heated a metal rod in the fire until it turned red.

Valentina watched the smith shape a piece of hot iron into a fence lock.

smith + shape + [metal] + into + [object]

同義詞
  • blacksmith

    the most common type of smith, specifically works with iron and steel; often used interchangeably with 'smith' in everyday speech

  • metalsmith

    a broader term that covers workers in any metal, including softer metals like gold and silver; more formal and technical

  • forger

    focuses on the action of shaping heated metal by hammering; can also refer to someone who makes fake documents or money, so context is important

用法筆記

When used alone, 'smith' most often refers to a blacksmith. The word appears very frequently as the second part of compound nouns such as 'goldsmith,' 'locksmith,' and 'silversmith' to specify a particular kind of metal or product.

常見錯誤

❌She wants to become a smith of jewelry.
✅She wants to become a goldsmith.
💡use the specific compound form (goldsmith, silversmith) instead of 'smith + of + object.'
❌He works as a smith repairing watches.
✅He works as a watchmaker.
💡'smith' refers to metalwork done by hammering, not to general repairs.