单词 | master |
释义 | master —master /ˈmɑː.stər/ aep /ˈmæs.tɚ/ adjective [before noun] ► F0 extremely skilled: » a master craftsman» a master chefThesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and ablenoun [C] (CONTROLLER) ► B2 a person who has control over or responsibility for someone or something, or who is the most important or influential (= having most influence) person in a situation or organization: » OLD-FASHIONED a slave and his master» With careful training, a dog will obey its master completely.» UK The Master of St. John's College will be launching the appeal.Thesaurus+: ↑People in charge of or controlling other people , ↑Bosses, managers and directors• • • Extra Examples:» The dog trotted obediently to his master.» Masters could beat their slaves without fear of punishment.» Servants had to obey their masters.» The dog saved its master's life.noun [C] (COPY) ► F0 an original version of something from which copies can be made: » I sent her a copy and kept the master.» You should keep the master copy (= the original) in a safe place.Thesaurus+: ↑Samples and examplesnoun [C] (SKILLED PERSON) C2 a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity: » He was a master of disguise.Thesaurus+: ↑Experts and specialistsF0 a famous and very skilled painter: » This painting is clearly the work of a master.Thesaurus+: ↑Artists• • • Extra Examples:» James Brown is the master of funk.» He considered himself a master of witty banter.» He was a master of stratagem.» She was master of the sarcastic comment.» He is a master craftsman.noun [C] UK OLD-FASHIONED (TEACHER) ► F0 a male school teacher: » Mr Wells was my Latin master at school.→ SEE ALSO HEADMASTER(Cf. ↑headmaster)Thesaurus+: ↑Teachersverb [T] (CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for master ► F0 to learn to control an emotion or feeling: » I finally mastered my fear of flying.Thesaurus+: ↑Self-control and moderationverb [T] (LEARN) ↑Verb Endings for master ► F0 to learn how to do something well: » to master a technique» She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language.» He quickly mastered the art of interviewing people.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learning |
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