Workman Meaning in English
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释义
A workman is someone who does physical jobs, especially building or repairing things by hand, like construction, carpentry, or plumbing.
用法与细微差别
Mostly refers to men doing manual labor, particularly in construction and skilled trades. 'Workman' is somewhat old-fashioned today; 'worker' or specific job titles ('builder', 'plumber') are more common and gender-neutral. 'Workman' can sound formal or legal in contexts like 'workman’s compensation'.
例句
The workman fixed the broken window.
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A workman painted the front door.
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The workman carried heavy bricks all day.
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We had a workman come in to fix the leaky pipe last week.
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The house was full of workmen making repairs after the storm.
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It’s not easy being a workman in the hot sun all day.
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