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masterful

UK //ˈmɑːstəf(ə)l//US //ˈmæstərf(ə)l//

词源

源自中古英语 maisterful,由 master(大师) + -ful(充满…的)构成,最初指具有主人般的权威或技能。

adjective

❶ 形容某人技艺高超、掌控力强,能够娴熟地完成某事,常带有权威感或支配性。

“He gave a masterful performance on the piano.”

(他在钢琴上展现了精湛的演奏。)

“The director's masterful handling of the scene impressed everyone.”

(导演对这一场景的娴熟处理让所有人印象深刻。)

❶ 形容行为或态度强势、专横,带有支配或控制他人的倾向。

“His masterful tone made it clear he wouldn't accept objections.”

(他专横的语气表明他不会接受反对意见。)

“She took a masterful approach to managing the team.”

(她以强势的方式管理团队。)

同义词:skilled, authoritative, domineering, commanding, expert

常见短语

masterful control — 指对某事物或局面具有极强的掌控能力,通常用于形容高超的技巧或管理能力。

“The pilot demonstrated masterful control during the emergency landing.”

(飞行员在紧急降落时展现出极强的操控能力。)

masterful touch — 形容在创作或处理事务时展现出的精妙手法或个人风格,常带有艺术性。

“The painting shows the artist's masterful touch with color.”

(这幅画展现了艺术家对色彩的精妙运用。)