A1 noun 中性

carving

/ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/

A carving is an object or a piece of art made by cutting away material from wood, stone, or other hard substances. It is created using tools like knives or chisels to form a specific shape or pattern.

例句

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1

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

2

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

3

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

词族

名词
carving
Verb
carve
形容词
carved
相关
carver
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'car' driving into a tree (wood) to make a shape: CARving.

快速测验

The artist made a beautiful ___ of an eagle out of a single piece of wood.

正确!

正确答案是: carving

例句

1

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

everyday

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

2

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

formal

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

3

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

informal

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

4

Historical carvings provide evidence of early human creativity.

academic

Historical carvings provide evidence of early human creativity.

5

Our company specializes in high-quality wooden carvings for home decor.

business

Our company specializes in high-quality wooden carvings for home decor.

词族

名词
carving
Verb
carve
形容词
carved
相关
carver

常见搭配

wood carving a piece of art made by cutting wood
stone carving a piece of art made by cutting stone
intricate carving a carving with many very small details
ancient carving a very old object made by cutting material
hand-made carving an object carved by hand rather than a machine

常用短语

pumpkin carving

the activity of cutting shapes into a pumpkin

wood carving kit

a set of tools used for carving wood

relief carving

a type of carving where the design stands out from a flat background

容易混淆的词

carving vs engraving

An engraving is usually a design cut into a flat surface, while a carving is often a 3D shape.

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使用说明

Use 'carving' as a noun to refer to the finished object or the art form itself. It is most commonly used with materials like wood, stone, or bone.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use the verb form 'carving' (the action) when they mean the noun 'carving' (the object). Make sure to use an article like 'a' or 'the' before it when referring to the object.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'car' driving into a tree (wood) to make a shape: CARving.

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词源

Derived from the Old English word 'ceorfan', which means to cut or separate.

语法模式

Countable noun: one carving, two carvings Often followed by 'of' to describe the subject (e.g., a carving of a bear)
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文化背景

In many indigenous cultures, wood carving is a vital way of telling stories and preserving history.

快速测验

The artist made a beautiful ___ of an eagle out of a single piece of wood.

正确!

正确答案是: carving

更多art词汇

painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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