masterful

/ˈmɑːstəfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæstərfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-stər-fəl/ (ame, mw)

masterful — 形容詞

1. carried out with outstanding skill or deep knowledge, producing a result that st

1.形容詞B2
釋義

精湛的

技巧高超嫻熟的

carried out with outstanding skill or deep knowledge, producing a result that stands apart from ordinary work

例句

The pianist gave a masterful performance that moved the audience to tears.

那位鋼琴家演奏了一首精湛的樂曲，讓觀眾感動落淚。

masterful performance — artistic skill

When the engine failed, the pilot's masterful landing kept everyone on board safe.

引擎故障時，機長以精湛的技巧降落，確保了機上所有人的安全。

collocation: masterful landing — emergency skill

同義詞
  • skilful

    emphasises careful technique rather than the impressive result; more common in everyday speech

  • expert

    suggests formal training or certification; objective rather than admiring in tone

  • accomplished

    focuses on a well-rounded set of skills developed over time; often used for people (an accomplished pianist)

反義詞
  • clumsy

    lacking the smoothness or precision of a masterful action

  • amateurish

    showing a lack of the skill or polish expected of an expert

文法句型

masterful + noun for a skillful result (performance / use / blend / display)

be + masterful (of an action or result)

用法筆記

Primarily describes the quality of an action or result rather than the person who performed it. Use skilled or expert when describing a person directly (e.g. 'She is a skilled surgeon' rather than 'She is masterful').

常見錯誤

❌She is masterful at painting.
✅She created a masterful painting.
💡masterful describes the action or product, not a person's general ability.

2. showing an ability to take charge of others and events through natural confidenc

2.形容詞B2
釋義

威嚴的

展現自信領導力的

showing an ability to take charge of others and events through natural confidence rather than force or argument

例句

Tariq gave a masterful speech that silenced every critic in the room.

Tariq 發表了一場威嚴的演說，讓在場的每位批評者都安靜下來。

masterful speech — confident public speaking with authority

Ingrid took masterful command of the crisis, directing each team member with calm authority.

Ingrid 在危機中展現威嚴的指揮力，冷靜地引導每位團隊成員。

同義詞
  • commanding

    stronger focus on demanding or ordering rather than natural authority

  • authoritative

    suggests expert knowledge more than confident control; slightly more formal

  • dominant

    implies a position of power over others, sometimes through force rather than confidence

反義詞
  • weak

    lacking the confidence to direct others

  • timid

    hesitant and lacking the assertiveness of a leader

文法句型

masterful + noun describing control or authority (control / speech / handling / leader)

be + masterful (less common)

用法筆記

Frequently appears before nouns describing leadership or authority (leader, general, speech, control). Less common in predicative position (e.g. 'His style is masterful') than in attributive use.

常見錯誤

❌My boss is very masterful to us.
✅My boss has a masterful way of running the department.
💡masterful describes a quality of confident control, not how someone treats others.