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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
Example
The artist etched a detailed illustration on a metal plate.
The jeweler etched intricate patterns onto the silver pendant.
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
Example
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，工匠们会用日常生活场景来蚀刻木块。
After etching the stone block, the lithographer prepared it for printing by applying ink to the raised surfaces.
在蚀刻石块后，平版画家通过将油墨涂抹到凸起的表面上，为印刷做好准备。
03
蚀刻, 刻蚀
to remove specific portions of a material's surface through chemical or physical means
Transitive: to etch a material
Example
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电路板上的铜层。
The engineer used a laser to etch the silicon wafer with precise lines.
工程师使用激光在硅片上精确地蚀刻出线条。
04
镌刻, 蚀刻
to make something distinctly visible or noticeable
Transitive: to etch sth
Example
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上镌刻出了山脉的轮廓。
The artist used a sharp contrast of light and shadow to etch the outlines of the building.
这位艺术家运用强烈的明暗对比镌刻了建筑的轮廓。
