craft

artigianato, mestiere

Lavoro o attività in cui si producono oggetti con abilità, di solito a mano.

In inglese semplice: An activity or job that involves making things with skill, usually by hand.

• Pottery is an ancient craft.
• She teaches traditional crafts at the village school.
• He chose carpentry as his craft.

Sinonimi: trade, handicraft

Espressioni comuni: traditional craft, learn a craft, craft workshop

abilità, maestria

Abilità necessaria per svolgere bene un lavoro o un’attività.

In inglese semplice: The skill needed to do a particular job or activity well.

• He spent years learning his craft.
• Her acting shows great craft.
• The young writer still needs to master his craft.

Come si usa: craft of doing something (She teaches the craft of writing dialogue.)

Sinonimi: skill, art, expertise

Espressioni comuni: master your craft, learn your craft, craft of writing

realizzare, fabbricare

Realizzare qualcosa a mano con cura e abilità.

In inglese semplice: To make something by hand with care and skill.

• She crafts silver rings.
• He crafted this chair by hand.
• Can you craft a toy from these pieces of wood?

Come si usa: craft something from something (He crafted a small bowl from a fallen branch.)

Sinonimi: make, fashion

Espressioni comuni: craft by hand, craft something from, craft wooden toys