English Dictionary

tinker

/ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/

verb

(intransitive) To work as a tinker. / (transitive, intransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

He used to tinker with old cars in his spare time.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To work as a tinker.

意味（2）

(transitive, intransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

the broken bureau-lock and tinkered window-pane