Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #11663
etches
蚀刻；蚀镂
etches is the third person singular of etch.
make an etching of
- 1.
To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
用酸或其他腐蚀性物质在表面刻出图案。最著名的是制作印刷版的技术,也用于金属装饰,现代工业中用于制造电路板。
- 2.
To engrave a surface.
在表面上雕刻。
- 3.
To make a lasting impression.
留下持久印象。
- 4.
To sketch; to delineate.
素描；描绘。
使突出；使清晰可见；刻蚀；侵蚀；用酸或其他腐蚀性物质在表面刻出图案。最著名的是制作印刷版的技术,也用于金属装饰,现代工业中用于制造电路板。；在表面上雕刻。；留下持久印象。
In use
The artist plans to etch a delicate pattern onto the copper plate.
The glass door was etched with a beautiful flower design.
She carefully etches her initials into the metal bracelet.
etch sth into/onto sth
常表示把图案、文字等刻到硬质表面；into 强调刻入，onto 强调在表面刻画。
The artist etched the flower design onto the copper plate.
那位艺术家把花卉图案蚀刻到铜板上。
be etched with sth
被动式常用来描写物体表面已有的装饰性图文。
The ring is etched with our names.
这枚戒指被刻上了我们的名字。
be etched in/on one's memory
这是比喻用法，表示印象深刻、难以忘记，常用 memory/mind/heart。
Connections
Collocations
- etch into metal
- 在金属上蚀刻
- The artist etched a design into the metal plate.艺术家在金属板上蚀刻了一个图案。
- be etched in memory
- 深深铭刻在记忆中
- That day is forever etched in my memory.那一天永远铭刻在我的记忆中。
- etching solution
- 蚀刻溶液
- The lab uses an etching solution to clean the circuit boards.实验室用蚀刻溶液清洗电路板。
- etch onto glass
- 在玻璃上蚀刻
- He etched his initials onto the glass window.他把姓名首字母蚀刻在玻璃窗上。
- acid etching
- 酸蚀刻
- Acid etching gives the metal surface a frosted look.酸蚀刻使金属表面呈磨砂质感。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆提示：把etch想成用刻刀在金属上蚀刻，刻痕清晰凸现；tch像三道刻痕，图案留在表面。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：printmaking、metalwork、semiconductor manufacturing 该词在版画和金属加工领域多指用酸或工具蚀刻图案，语气比较中性；在半导体制造中则属于专业术语，正式程度较高。日常口语中很少使用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
fetch、sketch、stretch、wretch 都与 etch 押韵，读音均以 /etʃ/ 结尾。注意拼写相似的 -atch 词（如 match、catch、hatch、patch）读作 /ætʃ/，并不与 etch 押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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