workshop
workshop — noun
1. a room, shed, or small building where people use tools and machines to make obje
a room, shed, or small building where people use tools and machines to make objects, build things, or fix broken items
Takeshi spent the afternoon in his woodworking workshop, sanding the surface of a small table.
collocation: woodworking workshop / repair workshop
The old workshop behind the garage was filled with tools, spare parts, and oil cans.
preposition: workshop behind [place] / in the workshop
Apinya took her broken bicycle to a workshop near the market for repairs.
Andrew set up a workshop in his basement with a workbench and a drill.
2. a hands-on class, often lasting one to several days, in which participants gain
a hands-on class, often lasting one to several days, in which participants gain knowledge and skills through practical tasks and group discussion rather than lectures alone
Ziad attended a weekend workshop on creative writing at the local library.
preposition: workshop on [subject] / workshop at [venue]
The company organised a two-day workshop to help staff improve their communication skills.
During the photography workshop, each participant took pictures around the old city.
Reema signed up for a workshop where beginners learn how to make pots by hand.
The workshop ended with each team presenting a short project plan to the group.
- seminar
more discussion and presentation based; less hands-on than a workshop
- masterclass
led by an expert, typically for advanced participants in a creative field
- training session
a general term; more skill-focused and often shorter than a full workshop
用法筆記
Distinguish from seminar (more lecture-focused) and lecture (one-way presentation). A workshop emphasises active participation, hands-on tasks, and group discussion.
常見錯誤
workshop — verb
1. to develop a play, film, or performance by bringing together actors, writers, an
to develop a play, film, or performance by bringing together actors, writers, and directors who try out different versions through discussion, reading aloud, and improvisation before deciding on the final form
The theatre group spent three weeks workshopping the new play before opening night.
pattern: workshop + a play / a script
Heloísa workshopped her script with actors to see which scenes worked best.
The director decided to workshop the second act again because the ending felt rushed.
Kabir invited a small audience to watch the workshopped version and give feedback.
文法句型
workshop + noun phrase (play / script / scene)
用法筆記
Primarily used in theatre and film production. The object is typically a play, script, scene, or performance. The verb is rare outside creative industries.