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Workshop - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：interactive learning session (Workshop)
Workshop
/ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/
n.
A meeting where a group of people learn about a subject by discussing it and doing practical activities together.
interactive learning session
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/ɪntərˈæktɪv ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ˈsɛʃən/
n.
A meeting where participants learn through discussion and hands-on activities, often led by an expert.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'weorc' (work) + 'scipp' (shape, creation); literally 'work-shape'.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a 'work-ship' — a ship where everyone works together to build something.
📖 Example
The university is offering a weekend workshop on creative writing for beginners.
The university is offering a weekend workshop on creative writing for beginners.
🔗 Collocations
attend a workshop – attend a workshop
writing workshop – writing workshop
workshop facilitator – workshop facilitator
🔄 Synonyms
seminar (n.) – A small class or meeting for discussion and learning.
clinic (n.) – A practical session for specialized instruction.
masterclass (n.) – An advanced lesson given by an expert.
🚫 Antonyms
lecture (n.) – A formal talk where the audience listens passively.
🌱 Derivatives
workshopper (n.) – A person who leads or attends a workshop.
📖 Cultural Story
Originally a 'work-shop' referred to a place where craftsmen worked. By the 19th century, it evolved to also mean an educational session, reflecting the shift from manual to intellectual craftsmanship.
Meaning 2：workroom (Workshop)
Workshop
/ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/
n.
A room or building where tools and machines are used for making or repairing things.
workroom
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/ˈwɜːrkruːm/
n.
A room or building equipped with tools and machinery for manual work, such as carpentry, metalwork, or repairs.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
My grandfather has a small woodworking workshop in his backyard where he makes beautiful furniture.
My grandfather has a small woodworking workshop in his backyard where he makes beautiful furniture.
🔗 Collocations
woodworking workshop – woodworking workshop
automotive workshop – automotive workshop
set up a workshop – set up a workshop
🔄 Synonyms
studio (n.) – A room where an artist, photographer, or craftsperson works.
garage (n.) – A building for storing vehicles, often used as a workshop.
laboratory (n.) – A room for scientific experiments or technical work.
🚫 Antonyms
office (n.) – A room for administrative or professional work, typically without heavy tools.
🌱 Derivatives
workshop (v.) – To create or repair something in a workshop setting.
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