master

• 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。

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

1. Primary or mainB1formal

   Being the most important or main one.

   主要的

   • 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.

   同义词centralchiefdominantforemostkeyleadingmainprimaryprimeprincipal

   反义词minorsecondarysubordinate

2. Highly skilled or expertB2formal

   Showing great skill or expertise.

   精湛的

   • 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.

   同义词accomplishedadeptconsummateexpertmasterfulmasterlyproficientskilledvirtuoso

   反义词amateurinexpertnoviceunskilled

• 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。

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.

1. Expert or skilled personB1formal

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

   大师

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

   同义词adeptauthoritydoyenexpertgeniusgurumaestropast masterproprofessionalspecialistvirtuosowizard

2. Owner or controllerB1formal

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

   主人

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

   同义词bosschiefcommandercontrollerheadleaderlordoverseerownerruler

   反义词servantsubordinateunderling

3. Academic degreeB2formal

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

   硕士

   • 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.

4. Original copyB2formal

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

   母版

   • 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.

   同义词archetypemaster copymodeloriginalprototypesourcetemplate

• 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。

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

1. Gain complete knowledge or skillB2formal

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

   掌握

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

   同义词acquirecommandcomprehendgrasplearnpick up

   反义词mistakemisunderstand

2. Control or overcomeB2formal

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

   掌握

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

   同义词conquercontrolcurbdefeatdominatemanageovercomesubduesuppresstame

   反义词succumbsurrenderyield