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 artist etched a detailed illustration on a metal plate.
艺术家在金属板上蚀刻了一幅详细的插图。
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。
After etching the stone block, the lithographer prepared it for printing by applying ink to the raised surfaces.
在雕刻石块后，石版画家通过在凸起的表面上涂墨来准备印刷。
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。
The engineer used a laser to etch the silicon wafer with precise lines.
工程师使用激光在硅片上蚀刻出精确的线条。
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。
The artist used a sharp contrast of light and shadow to etch the outlines of the building.
艺术家利用光与影的鲜明对比来勾勒建筑物的轮廓。
