tinker
UK/'tiŋkә/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A travelling mender of metal pots and pans; a person who enjoys experimenting with and fixing things.
走街串巷的补锅匠；喜欢修修补补的人
v.
To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix or improve it, especially in an unskilled or experimental way.
修修补补；摆弄（以期改善）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtinkerother
=tinker
Example Sentences
- 1.
She loves to tinker with her old bicycle in the garage.
- 2.
The mechanic will tinker with the engine until it runs.