artefact
UK/'ɑːtɪfækt/US/'ɑ:tifækt/
C2
Definitions
n.
An object made by human hands, especially of historical interest (British spelling of artifact)
人工制品，文物（artifact 的英式拼写）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe British spelling of artifact: arte (with skill) + fact (made, from fac) = 'a thing skillfully made.' Same word, -e- vs -i- only.
Root art still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.historical artefact历史文物
- 2.ancient artefact古代文物
- 3.cultural artefact文化制品
Example Sentences
- 1.
The dig produced hundreds of Iron Age artefacts.
- 2.
Each artefact was carefully catalogued.