artist
UK/'ɑ:tist/US
NGSL 2kB1
Definitions
n.
A person who creates art, such as a painter, sculptor or musician
艺术家（画家、雕塑家、音乐家等）
n.
A person highly skilled at something
能手；大师；高手
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedart (skill) + -ist (one who practices) = 'one who practices an art.' The skill sense survives in the looser use — calling a great chef or a con man 'an artist' means a master of the craft, good or bad.
Root art still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.professional artist专业艺术家
- 2.visual artist视觉艺术家
- 3.performing artist表演艺术家
- 4.recording artist唱片歌手
- 5.con artist骗子/老千
Example Sentences
- 1.
The young artist sold her first painting at the local fair.
- 2.
He's a true artist in the kitchen — every dish looks perfect.
- 3.
Many recording artists release their music online first.