masterstroke

/ˈmɑːstəstrəʊk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæstərstrəʊk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-stər-ˌstrōk/ (ame, mw)

masterstroke — noun

  • masterstrokesingular
  • masterstrokesplural

1. A brilliant decision or action that solves a problem or brings an impressive res

1.名詞C1
釋義

A brilliant decision or action that solves a problem or brings an impressive result.

例句

Switching the debate to health care was the campaign manager's masterstroke.

masterstroke = one clever move that shifts the result

A late discount offer proved a masterstroke and sold every remaining ticket.

prove a masterstroke

同義詞
  • coup

    more formal; often used for a clever success in politics or business

  • stroke of genius

    stresses brilliant inspiration as much as the result

  • game-changer

    more informal; emphasizes impact more than clever skill

反義詞
  • blunder

    a serious mistake that harms the result

  • misstep

    a wrong move, often smaller or less damaging than a blunder

文法句型

a masterstroke

be a masterstroke

prove a masterstroke

a masterstroke by [person]

用法筆記

Usually used to praise one specific move, decision, or change that makes a plan succeed. Common in politics, sport, business, and media writing.

常見錯誤

❌Choosing Linh was very masterstroke.
✅Choosing Linh was a masterstroke.
💡'masterstroke' is a countable noun, not an adjective.
❌Her speech was masterstroke.
✅Her speech was a masterstroke.
💡use an article before the singular noun.