potter

• 指制作陶器的人，通常在陶轮上将黏土塑形，然后烧制。也可泛指从事陶艺创作或制作陶瓷器皿的工匠。

A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln.

1. Craftsman of potteryB1formal

   A skilled artisan who creates ceramic objects, such as pots, vases, and dishes, by shaping clay on a wheel and firing them in a kiln.

   陶工

   • The potter carefully centered the clay on the wheel.
   • She learned the craft from a master potter in Japan.
   • The potter's kiln reached over 1000 degrees Celsius.

   同义词ceramicistceramistthrower

• 动词，指悠闲地或漫无目的地做某事，常指做些琐碎小事或闲混。

A verb meaning to occupy oneself in a leisurely or aimless manner, often with minor tasks or activities.

1. Engage in random or unplanned activitiesB2informalbritish

   To spend time doing small, unimportant tasks or moving around without a clear purpose.

   做些琐事

   • He spent the afternoon pottering around the garden.
   • She likes to potter about the house on weekends.
   • They pottered in the shed, fixing old tools.

   同义词fiddlemess aboutmuck aboutputtertinker

   反义词dashhurryrush

2. Work lightly or casuallyB2informalbritish

   To do light, unhurried work, often without a specific goal.

   做些轻松的活儿

   • He pottered at his desk, organizing papers.
   • She pottered with the flowers in the vase.
   • They pottered in the kitchen, preparing a simple meal.

   同义词dabbleputtertinker

   反义词drivehustlelaborstrivetoil

3. Move around aimlesslyB2informalbritish

   To walk or move slowly and without a clear direction or purpose.

   闲逛

   • He pottered down the lane, looking at the shops.
   • She pottered through the park, enjoying the sunshine.
   • They pottered around the museum for an hour.

   同义词ambledriftmeandermoochputtersaunterstrollwander

   反义词dashhurryrushscurryspeedsprint

短语动词变体potter around