master

Describes someone who is highly skilled or proficient in a particular field or activity.

ruОписывает человека, который обладает высоким уровнем мастерства или опыта в определённой области или деятельности.esDescribe a persona que posee un alto nivel de destreza o experiencia en un campo o actividad determinados, o que ha alcanzado maestría o dominio en algo.frDécrit une personne qui possède un haut niveau de compétence ou d'expérience dans un domaine ou une activité particulière.deBeschreibt eine Person, die über ein hohes Maß an Können oder Erfahrung in einem bestimmten Bereich oder einer Tätigkeit verfügt. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das meisterhaft oder virtuos ausgeführt ist.ptDescreve alguém que possui alto grau de habilidade, perícia ou experiência em determinada área ou atividade, ou algo feito com grande destreza; também pode indicar controle ou domínio total sobre algo.zh形容人在某一领域或活动中具有高超的技能或丰富的经验；也可指主要的、最重要的。arيُستخدم لوصف شخص بلغ درجة عالية من المهارة أو الخبرة في مجال أو نشاط معيّن، أو لوصف ما يمتاز به من إتقان وتمكّن.

1. Primary or main B1 formal

   Being the most important or main one.

   • The master bedroom is located on the second floor.
   • He holds the master key to all the rooms.
   • The master copy of the document is kept in the safe.

   ruГлавныйesprincipal o maestrofrprincipal, primairedeHaupt-ptPrincipalzh主要的arالرئيسي

   Синонимы: centralchiefdominantforemostkeyleadingmainprimaryprimeprincipal

   Антонимы: minorsecondarysubordinate

2. Highly skilled or expert B2 formal

   Showing great skill or expertise.

   • She is a master chef known for her innovative dishes.
   • The master craftsman carved the wood with precision.
   • He gave a master performance in the play.

   ruИскусныйesMuy hábil o expertofrTrès habile ou expertdeMeisterhaftptMestrezh精湛的arبارع

   Синонимы: accomplishedadeptconsummateexpertmasterfulmasterlyproficientskilledvirtuoso

   Антонимы: amateurinexpertnoviceunskilled

• more master comparative form
• most master superlative form

A noun referring to a person who has control, authority, or expertise over something or someone, such as a skilled practitioner, an owner of a servant or animal, or a holder of a postgraduate degree.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, обладающего контролем, властью или опытом в чём-либо, например, искусного специалиста, владельца слуги или животного, или обладателя учёной степени магистра.esSustantivo que designa a una persona con control, autoridad o gran habilidad en algo, como un experto consumado, el dueño de un sirviente o animal, o quien posee un título académico de maestría.frNom désignant une personne qui exerce un contrôle, une autorité ou possède une grande compétence dans un domaine, par exemple un artisan qualifié, le propriétaire d'un serviteur ou d'un animal, ou le titulaire d'un diplôme de maîtrise.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die Kontrolle, Macht oder Fachkenntnis besitzt, zum Beispiel einen erfahrenen Fachmann, den Besitzer eines Dieners oder Tieres oder den Inhaber eines akademischen Grades (Magister).ptSubstantivo que designa alguém que detém controle, autoridade ou grande perícia em algo, como um especialista habilidoso, o dono de um empregado ou animal, ou quem possui o título acadêmico de mestre.zh名词，指对某事物拥有控制、权力或专长的人，如技艺精湛的专家、仆人或动物的主人，或拥有硕士学位的人。arاسم يدل على شخص يملك السيطرة أو السلطة أو الخبرة في شيء ما، مثل الحرفي الماهر، أو مالك خادم أو حيوان، أو الحاصل على درجة الماجستير العلمية.

1. Expert or skilled person B1 formal

   A person who has great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity.

   • He is a master of the violin.
   • She is a master in the art of negotiation.
   • The chef is a master of French cuisine.

   ruМастерesExperto o persona hábilfrExpert ou personne qualifiéedeMeisterptMestrezh大师arخبير أو ماهر

   Синонимы: adeptauthoritydoyenexpertgeniusgurumaestropast masterproprofessionalspecialistvirtuosowizard

2. Owner or controller B1 formal

   A person who has control or authority over something or someone.

   • The dog obeyed its master.
   • He is the master of his own destiny.
   • The ship's master gave the order to set sail.

   ruХозяинesdueño o controladorfrMaître (personne qui a autorité)deHerrptDonozh主人arالمالك أو المتسلط

   Синонимы: bosschiefcommandercontrollerheadleaderlordoverseerownerruler

   Антонимы: servantsubordinateunderling

3. Academic degree B2 formal

   A graduate degree awarded by a university, typically after a bachelor's degree.

   • She earned a Master's degree in Business Administration.
   • He is pursuing a Master in Computer Science.
   • The university offers a Master of Arts in History.

   ruМагистрesMaestría (grado académico)frMaîtrise (grade universitaire)deMasterptMestrezh硕士arماجستير

4. Original copy B2 formal

   The original version of a document, recording, or film from which copies are made.

   • The master recording was stored in a secure vault.
   • Please keep the master file safe.
   • The master copy of the contract is in the office.

   ruОригиналesCopia originalfrOriginal servant de copiedeOriginalptOriginalzh母版arالنسخة الأصلية

   Синонимы: archetypemaster copymodeloriginalprototypesourcetemplate

• masters plural form
• masters' possessive plural form
• master's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity, or to overcome or control something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по получению всесторонних знаний или навыков в предмете или деятельности, или для преодоления или контроля чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de adquirir un conocimiento profundo o una habilidad en una materia o actividad, o para superar o controlar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'acquérir une connaissance approfondie ou une compétence dans un sujet ou une activité, ou pour surmonter ou contrôler quelque chose.deVerb, das bezeichnet, sich umfassende Kenntnisse oder Fähigkeiten in einem Fach oder einer Tätigkeit anzueignen oder etwas zu überwinden bzw. zu beherrschen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de obter conhecimento ou habilidade completa em um assunto ou atividade, ou de superar ou controlar algo.zh动词，指全面掌握某学科或活动的知识或技能，也指克服、征服或控制某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إتقان شيءٍ أو اكتساب معرفة شاملة أو مهارة تامة في مجالٍ أو نشاط، أو على التغلّب على شيءٍ والسيطرة عليه.

1. Gain complete knowledge or skill B2 formal

   To learn or understand something completely, or to become highly skilled at something.

   • She mastered the piano after years of practice.
   • He mastered the art of negotiation.
   • It took him months to master the new software.

   ruОсвоитьesDominarfrmaîtriserdeBeherrschenptDominarzh掌握arإتقان

   Синонимы: acquirecommandcomprehendgrasplearnpick up

   Антонимы: mistakemisunderstand

2. Control or overcome B2 formal

   To gain control over something, especially an emotion or a difficult situation.

   • He managed to master his fear of heights.
   • She mastered the difficult situation with grace.
   • You must learn to master your temper.

   ruОвладетьesDominar o superarfrMaîtriser, dominerdeBeherrschenptDominarzh掌握arالسيطرة والتغلب

   Синонимы: conquercontrolcurbdefeatdominatemanageovercomesubduesuppresstame

   Антонимы: succumbsurrenderyield

• mastered past participle
• mastered past simple
• mastering present participle
• masters third person singular