tinker
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/ˈtɪŋkər/
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/ˈtɪŋkə(r)/
A person who used to travel around, fixing or selling things.
The tinker traveled the countryside repairing metalware for villagers.
巡回修理屋は田舎を巡り、村人のために金属製品を修理した。
An offensive word for a person who travels and works with other travelling people.
The tinker camped with other travelers by the river.
旅人は他の旅行者と一緒に川沿いにキャンプをした。
To make small changes or adjustments to something, often in a way that might not be very effective.
He spent hours tinkering with the bicycle’s gears but it still didn’t work right.
彼は自転車のギアをいじって何時間も費やしたが、やっと上手く動かなかった。