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superb craftsmanship excelling nature; art beats nature; it rivals nature; man's work beats the work of God
大家都说她的手艺巧夺天工。
Everybody acknowledged that her craftsmanship excelled nature.
象牙雕刻的人物,生动活泼,巧夺天工。
The ivory carvings of figures are crafted as if by the invisible hands of god.
他用秸秆扎刻了大小作品七十余件,件件精品,巧夺天工。
He carved a small bundle of straw works more than 70 pieces. Each piece is fine and wonderful workmanship excelling nature.
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- Note"巧夺天工" is used to describe exquisite crafts or buildings.