to etch
01
蚀刻, 雕刻
to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam
Transitive: to etch a design on a surface | to etch a design onto a surface
例子
The jeweler etched intricate patterns onto the silver pendant.
珠宝匠在银吊坠上雕刻了复杂的图案。
02
蚀刻, 雕刻
to engrave an image or design onto a block of material, such as wood or metal, for the purpose of printing
Transitive: to etch a surface or block
例子
In the traditional art of woodblock printing, craftsmen would etch the wooden blocks with scenes of everyday life.
在传统的木版印刷艺术中，工匠们会在木块上雕刻日常生活的场景。
03
蚀刻, 腐蚀
to remove specific portions of a material's surface through chemical or physical means
Transitive: to etch a material
例子
The engineer used a strong acid to etch the copper layer from the printed circuit board.
工程师使用强酸蚀刻印刷电路板上的铜层。
04
蚀刻, 雕刻
to make something distinctly visible or noticeable
Transitive: to etch sth
例子
The harsh sunlight etched the contours of the mountains against the clear blue sky.
刺眼的阳光在清澈的蓝天下勾勒出山脉的轮廓。
