fabricate
Meaning: To construct or manufacture something, especially from prepared components. Also, to invent or concoct something, typically with the intent to deceive.
In engineering and manufacturing, fabrication refers to the process of cutting, shaping, and assembling materials — particularly metals — into finished products. Steel fabrication is a major industry. However, in everyday and legal language, 'fabricate' more commonly means to invent false information: fabricated evidence, fabricated stories. Context usually makes the intended meaning clear, but learners should be aware of both senses.
Examples
- The steel beams were fabricated off-site and transported to the construction site for assembly. 钢梁在工厂外制造完成后运至施工现场进行组装。Las vigas de acero se fabricaron fuera de la obra y se transportaron al lugar de construcción para su montaje.鉄骨梁は現場外で製作され、建設現場に運ばれて組み立てられました。철골 보는 현장 밖에서 제작되어 건설 현장으로 운반된 후 조립되었습니다.
- The investigation revealed that the witness had fabricated key parts of his testimony. 调查显示,证人捏造了其证词中的关键部分。La investigación reveló que el testigo había fabricado partes clave de su testimonio.調査の結果、証人が証言の重要部分を捏造していたことが判明しました。조사 결과 증인이 증언의 핵심 부분을 날조한 것으로 밝혀졌습니다.
- Modern shipyards fabricate hull sections in covered workshops before moving them to the dry dock. 现代造船厂在有盖的车间里加工制造船体分段,然后再移至干船坞。Los astilleros modernos fabrican secciones del casco en talleres cubiertos antes de trasladarlas al dique seco.現代の造船所では、船殻のセクションを屋根付きの工場で製造してからドックに移動させます。현대 조선소에서는 선체 구획을 지붕이 있는 작업장에서 제작한 다음 건조 도크로 이동시킵니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin fabricare (to make, construct), from fabrica (workshop, craft), from faber (craftsman, smith). Entered English in the 15th century with the manufacturing sense; the deceptive sense developed by the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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