pottery

名词 pottery:

1. ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
   同义词：clayware
2. the craft of making earthenware
3. a workshop where clayware is made

1. The archaeologists found gold coins and pottery in the lowest level of the site.
   考古学家在发掘地最下层找到一些金币和陶器。
2. A potter is making pottery by hand.
   陶器匠正用手做陶器。
3. Modern pottery is usually ornamental.
   现代陶器通常用作装饰品。

pot.ter.y

n.（名词）
【复数】 pot.ter.ies
Ware, such as vases, pots, bowls, or plates, shaped from moist clay and hardened by heat.
陶器：用潮湿粘土成形然后再加热变硬做成的器皿，如花瓶、罐、碗或盘子
The craft or occupation of a potter.
制陶工艺：制陶工人的手艺或职业
The place where a potter works.
陶器厂：制陶工人工作的地方

来源：
French poterie
法语 poterie
from Old French
源自 古法语
from potier [potter]
源自 potier [陶工]
from pot [pot] * see potiche
源自 pot [罐] *参见 potiche