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IELTS BNC: 1224 COCA: 1883

master
1 master /ˈmæstɚ/ Brit /ˈmɑːstə/ noun
plural masters
1 master
/ˈmæstɚ/ Brit /ˈmɑːstə/
noun
plural masters
Learner's definition of MASTER
1 
[count] : someone who has control or power over others（他人的）主宰者: such as
a  : someone (especially a man) who has a servant or slave（奴仆的）男主人
b  : someone (especially a man) who owns a pet (such as a dog)（宠物的）主人
c  formal : the male head of a household（家里的）男主人
d  : a man who is in charge of the people on a ship（男）船长
2 
[count] : a person who has control of something主宰者；有控制力的人 — usually + of
3 
[count] : a person who has become very skilled at doing something大师；高手
— often + at
— see also grand master, past master
4 
a  [count] old-fashioned : a male teacher男教师 — see also headmaster, schoolmaster
b  Master — used as a title for the male head of certain British colleges（英国某些学院的）院长
5 
[count] : a person who has received a master's degree硕士
6 
[count] : an original version of something (such as a recording) from which copies can be made（供复制的）原版
7 
Master formal + old-fashioned — used as a title for a boy who is too young to be called Mister少爷

jack-of-all-trades, master of none

— see jack-of-all-trades

serve two masters

— see 1serve
2 master /ˈmæstɚ/ Brit /ˈmɑːstə/ adjective
2 master
/ˈmæstɚ/ Brit /ˈmɑːstə/
adjective
Learner's definition of MASTER
always used before a noun
1 
: highly skilled技艺高超的；精通的
2 
: largest or most important最大的；最重要的
3 
— used to describe an original version from which other copies can be made原版的
3 master /ˈmæstɚ/ Brit /ˈmɑːstə/ verb
masters; mastered; mastering
3 master
/ˈmæstɚ/ Brit /ˈmɑːstə/
verb
masters; mastered; mastering
Learner's definition of MASTER
[+ object]
1 
: to succeed in controlling (something, such as an emotion)控制，抑制（感情、情绪等）
2 
: to learn (something) completely : to get the knowledge and skill that allows you to do, use, or understand (something) very well精通；掌握
IELTS BNC: 1224 COCA: 1883

master

1 of 3

noun

mas·​ter ˈma-stər How to pronounce master (audio)
plural masters
1
a(1)
: a male teacher
(2)
: a person holding an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's
also : the degree itself
b
often capitalized : a revered religious leader
c
: a worker or artisan qualified to teach apprentices compare apprentice entry 1 sense 1b, journeyman sense 1
d(1)
: an artist, performer, or player of consummate (see consummate entry 1 sense 1) skill
(2)
: a great figure of the past (as in science or art) whose work serves as a model or ideal
2
a
: one having authority over another : ruler, governor
This decisive battle left him master of Europe.
b
: one that conquers or masters : victor, superior
in the new challenger the champion found his master
c
: a person licensed to command a merchant ship
d
: one having control
proved himself master of the situation
e
: an owner especially of an animal
f
: the employer especially of a servant
g
: a person who holds another person in slavery
h(1)
dialect : husband
(2)
: the male head of a household
3
a(1)
archaic : mr.
(2)
: a youth or boy too young to be called mister
—used as a title
b
: the eldest son of a Scottish viscount or baron (see baron sense 2a)
4
a
: a presiding (see preside sense 2) officer in an institution or society (such as a college)
b
: any of several officers of court appointed to assist (as by hearing and reporting) a judge
5
a
: a master mechanism (see mechanism sense 1) or device
b
: an original from which copies can be made
especially : a master recording (such as a magnetic tape)
mastership
ˈma-stər-ˌship How to pronounce master (audio)
noun

master

2 of 3

adjective

: being or relating to a master: such as
a
: having chief authority : dominant
b
: skilled, proficient
a prosperous master builder Current Biography
c
: principal, predominant
d
: superlative
—often used in combination
a master-liar
e
: being a device or mechanism that controls the operation of another mechanism or that establishes a standard (such as a dimension or weight)
f
: being or relating to a master from which duplicates are made

master

3 of 3

verb

mastered; mastering ˈma-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce master (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to become master of : overcome
mastered his fears
2
a
: to become skilled or proficient in the use of
master a foreign language
b
: to gain a thorough understanding of
had mastered every aspect of publishing Current Biography
3
: to produce a master recording of (something, such as a musical rendition)

Synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun the master and mistress of the house She is a master of her craft. Adjective a master craftsman who makes fine wood furniture of his own designs Verb She mastered French in college. He is determined to master every aspect of the business.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Later in life, Elizabeth established herself as master of the frock coat, dress and matching hat in colors as bold as purple, orange, red and fuchsia. Caryn Franklin, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Hagemann has a master's in science communication and a background in earth science, most recently earning her wildland firefighter certification. Dominic Fracassa, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II—the Queen—was one of the great symbols of that age, though not a creator of it, a servant rather than a master. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 Court battles over who should serve as master and, later, whether that person’s review will have been fair could drag on for weeks, delaying the D.O.J. investigation. David Rohde, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 The director was incredibly lucky to land Clarkson, a master of meaningful microexpressions, who excels at speaking volumes without opening her mouth. Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 His lawyers continue to push for a document master. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 With a law degree from Loyola, a master’s from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern and a Civic Orchestra fellowship from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as a classical violinist, Hanna was accomplished in many fields. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Wilson, who earned a bachelor’s in social work and a master’s in organizational communication from Bowie State, is perhaps the loudest voice on the practice field. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022
Adjective
Some of the most intriguing whiskey coming out of Beam these days is the work of Freddie Noe (who now holds the title of co-master distiller with his father Fred Noe), specifically his Little Book lineup of blended whiskeys. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2022 There is a private entrance to the master suite and office, a large guest suite with a bathroom and an ADU with a separate entry on the lower level. oregonlive, 27 June 2020 The interior features high ceilings, custom millwork, and walnut floors and paneling, and the master suite has his-and-her baths and closets, a sitting area, and a balcony. TheWeek, 27 June 2020 Is Keaton physically hunky enough to play the master CIA death machine? Michael Heaton, cleveland.com, 15 Sep. 2017
Verb
With strength comes responsibility to master that strength. Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 Kemper started playing drums on demos at the studio, but quickly graduated to master recordings at the dawn of the Seventies. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 De Armas worked with a dialect coach and choreographer to master Monroe's essence. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022 Then, pre- or post-match, swap out your court shoes for a pair of loafers with socks to master the modern preppy trend. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2022 And pastels are easier to master than neon, so start with garments in dusty pink or a mint akin to Mr. Gosling’s red-carpet look. Todd Plummer, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 The ability to think, combined with emotions such as self-awareness, passion and aspiration, allows humans to master complex cognitive operations. Naveen Joshi, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 At MoFi’s headquarters, Esposito looked at tapes and machinery the company uses to master its records. Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 Just be sure to master at least one method that will work best for you. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Adjective, and Verb

Middle English, from Old English magister & Anglo-French meistre, both from Latin magister; akin to Latin magnus large — more at much

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of master was before the 12th century

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IELTS BNC: 1224 COCA: 1883
master

noun¹

 1person in charge掌管的人ADJECTIVE | VERB + MASTER | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤political掌權的政治人物◇His political masters are all old right-wing politicians.他上面掌權的政治人物都是些一把年紀的右翼政客。➤colonial殖民宗主國◇This was a time when many nations were trying to shake off their colonial masters.在那個時代，許多民族試圖擺脫殖民宗主國的控制。➤slave奴隸主◇His father was a wealthy, prominent Virginia slave master.他的父親曾是一位富有而傑出的弗吉尼亞奴隸主。➤puppet傀儡操控者◇The director is an unseen puppet master, operating behind the scenes.經理是一位隱身的木偶大師，在幕後掌控一切。➤cruel殘忍的主人◇Fate can be a cruel master. (figurative) 命運可能是個殘忍的主宰者。VERB + MASTER➤obey, please, serve服從／取悅／服務主人◇corrupt people who would serve any master願意效力於任何主子的墮落者➤disobey不服從主人PREPOSITION➤master of⋯的主人◇He wants to be master of his own destiny.他想做自己命運的主人。
master

noun²

 2person with skill有技藝的人ADJECTIVE | MASTER + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤acknowledged, great, undisputed公認的大師；巨匠；無可爭議的大師◇This portrait is the work of an acknowledged master.這幅肖像畫是一位公認的大師的作品。➤grand大師◇Chaplin, the grand master of physical comedy肢體喜劇大師卓別林➤chess, fencing, karate, etc.國際象棋、擊劍、空手道等大師MASTER + NOUN➤builder, craftsman, painter (especially BrE) 建築／工藝／繪畫大師PREPOSITION➤master of⋯的大師◇a master of disguise變裝大師PHRASES➤be a past master at sth, be a past master of sth (= to be very good at sth) 是⋯的行家◇He's a past master at delaying meetings.他是拖延會議的老手。
master

noun³

 3Master's university degree大學學位VERB + MASTER'S | MASTER'S + NOUN | PREPOSITION VERB + MASTER'S➤do, study for, take攻讀碩士學位◇He did a Master's at Hull University.他是在赫爾大學讀的碩士學位。➤earn, get獲得碩士學位◇She got her Master's last year.她去年拿到了碩士學位。➤complete, finish完成碩士學業◇In May I completed my Master's in business administration.5 月我完成了工商管理專業的碩士學業。➤have有碩士學位◇Lorenzo has a Master's in communications from Boston University.洛倫佐擁有波士頓大學的通信專業碩士學位。MASTER'S + NOUN➤degree, thesis碩士學位／論文PREPOSITION➤master in⋯專業的碩士學位◇a Master's in politics政治學碩士學位
master

verb

ADVERB | VERB + MASTER | PHRASES ADVERB➤completely, fully, thoroughly完全掌握；十分精通➤not quite沒太掌握➤quickly很快掌握➤easily輕易掌握VERB + MASTER➤be difficult to難以掌握◇a technique that was surprisingly difficult to master出奇難掌握的技術➤struggle to, try to竭力／試圖掌握◇the challenge of trying to master a new language試圖掌握一門新語言的挑戰➤fail to未能掌握PHRASES➤master the art of sth掌握⋯的技藝◇He never completely mastered the art of lip-reading.他從未完全掌握唇讀的技巧。➤master the basics掌握基礎知識◇Once you've mastered the basics, try learning more difficult chords.一旦你掌握了基本技能，就試一試學習更難的和弦。

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