mastering
mastering — 動詞
- masteringpresent simple I / you / we / they
- masterings3rd person singular
- masteringing-ing form
- masteringedpast simple
1. to succeed in stopping a strong emotion or feeling from affecting your behaviour
克制
學會控制情緒或感受
to succeed in stopping a strong emotion or feeling from affecting your behaviour
Yumi struggled to master her fear of flying before the trip to Japan.
Yumi 在去日本旅行前努力克服了對飛行的恐懼。
master + fear / anxiety / anger
After months of therapy, Luca finally mastered his anger during difficult meetings.
經過幾個月的治療，Luca 終於在困難的會議中控制住了自己的怒氣。
Heloísa took a long walk to master her frustration after the argument.
Heloísa 散步了很久以平息爭執後的挫敗感。
The soldier had to master his panic as the gunfire grew closer.
那名士兵必須在槍聲越來越近時壓制住內心的恐慌。
Apinya closed her eyes and mastered her nerves before the big presentation.
Apinya 閉上眼睛，在重要簡報前穩住了自己的緊張情緒。
- surrender to
to stop fighting an emotion and let it take over
- succumb to
formal; to give way to a strong emotion
文法句型
master + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is typically an unpleasant emotion such as anger, fear, panic, or frustration.
常見錯誤
2. to learn a skill, subject, or activity so completely that you can do it easily a
掌握；精通
熟練學會某項技能
to learn a skill, subject, or activity so completely that you can do it easily and confidently
Chidi spent a year mastering the basics of Mandarin Chinese.
Chidi 花了一年時間熟練掌握中文的基礎。
master + the basics / the art of / a skill
Ada has mastered the art of making fresh pasta from simple ingredients.
Ada 已經精通了用簡單食材製作新鮮義大利麵的技藝。
Omar mastered three programming languages during his time at university.
Omar 在大學期間精通了三種程式語言。
Tamar mastered the difficult piano piece after weeks of daily practice.
Tamar 經過數週的每日練習，終於掌握了那首困難的鋼琴曲。
Sumin quickly mastered the new accounting software at her office job.
Sumin 很快就在辦公室工作中熟練掌握了新的會計軟體。
- learn
broader; you can 'learn' something without becoming excellent at it
- get the hang of
informal; suggests reaching basic competence rather than full skill
- pick up
informal; often implies learning incidentally or without formal study
- struggle with
to find something difficult to learn or do
文法句型
master + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in the pattern 'master the art of + noun/gerund' when referring to a complex ability.
常見錯誤
mastering — 名詞
1. a person who owns a pet or working animal and is in charge of feeding, training,
主人
飼養或照顧動物的人
a person who owns a pet or working animal and is in charge of feeding, training, and looking after it
The dog ran straight to its master when Dewi called out from the gate.
Dewi 在大門口喊了一聲，狗立刻跑向牠的主人。
noun with possessive determiner: its master
A good horse master spends time brushing and grooming the animal every day.
好的馬主每天都會花時間為馬刷毛和梳理。
compound noun: horse master
The cat refused to eat until its master sat down beside the bowl.
那隻貓不肯吃飯，除非主人坐在碗旁邊陪著牠。
Elena took her puppy to a trainer who teaches young dogs to obey their master.
Elena 把小狗送到訓練師那裡，教牠聽從主人的指令。
At the farm, the sheep know their master's voice and follow him to the barn.
農場裡的羊認得主人的聲音，會跟著他走到穀倉。
文法句型
the + noun
possessive + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used with possessive determiners (his master, her master) or as part of a compound (dog master, horse master).
常見錯誤
2. a person for whom a servant works or who keeps slaves
雇主；奴隸主
雇用僕人或擁有奴隸的人
a person for whom a servant works or who keeps slaves
The butler had served the same master for over thirty years.
那位管家在同一名主人手下服務了三十多年。
collocation: served the same master
In historical novels, the servants often fear their master's anger.
在歷史小說裡，僕人常常害怕主人的怒氣。
The slaves worked from sunrise to sunset without any permission from their master.
奴隸們從日出工作到日落，未經主人許可不得休息。
Cyrus read a book about house servants in Victorian England who rarely saw their master.
Cyrus 讀了一本關於維多利亞時代英國家中僕人的書，他們很少見到自己的主人。
文法句型
the + noun
possessive + noun
用法筆記
Historically common; in modern contexts it usually appears in fiction or historical discussion rather than everyday use.
常見錯誤
3. someone with the power to decide what happens and to control a situation, organi
主宰；負責人
掌控某個局面或組織的人
someone with the power to decide what happens and to control a situation, organisation, or group of people
After the manager quit, nobody knew who the master of the office was.
經理辭職後，沒有人知道辦公室的主管是誰。
pattern: master of [place/organisation]
Ishaan wanted to be master of his own destiny, so he started a business.
Ishaan 想要主宰自己的命運，於是創辦了一家公司。
idiomatic: master of one's own destiny
The village elders acted as the masters of the ceremony during the annual festival.
村裡的長老在每年慶典中擔任典禮的主持人。
Talia believed that everyone should be the master of their own time at work.
Talia 認為每個人都應該能主宰自己在工作中的時間。
The project had no clear master, so tasks fell through the cracks.
那個專案沒有明確的負責人，因此許多工作都沒人處理。
- follower
someone who accepts another's direction
- subordinate
formal, someone lower in rank
文法句型
the + noun + of + noun
one's own + noun
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'master of something' (master of the situation, master of the house). When no clear leader exists, we say 'there is no master'.
常見錯誤
4. the person who commands a cargo vessel on its journeys from one port to another
船長
貨船的指揮官
the person who commands a cargo vessel on its journeys from one port to another
The master of the cargo ship ordered the crew to prepare for the storm.
貨船的船長命令船員做好應對暴風雨的準備。
pattern: master of [ship]
Captain Mira served as the master of a container vessel for twelve years.
Mira 船長擔任貨櫃船的指揮官長達十二年。
Every port requires the ship's master to sign the cargo documents before unloading.
每個港口都要求船長在卸貨前簽署貨物文件。
The master inspected the engine room before the freighter left the harbour.
船長在貨輪離開港口前檢查了引擎室。
文法句型
the + noun + of + noun
用法筆記
A formal or technical term; in everyday English 'captain' is far more common. 'Master' is used mainly in legal documents, shipping regulations, and historical contexts.
5. someone whose skill or knowledge in a specific field has reached the highest pos
大師；專家
技藝或知識達到頂尖的人
someone whose skill or knowledge in a specific field has reached the highest possible level
Walid studied under a master carpenter who had been building furniture for fifty years.
Walid 拜一位製作傢俱五十年的木工大師為師。
compound: master carpenter / master craftsman
The gallery is showing paintings by the old masters from the sixteenth century.
畫廊正在展出十六世紀古代大師的畫作。
fixed phrase: old masters
Chef Takeshi is a true master of Japanese cuisine and runs a three-star restaurant.
Takeshi 主廚是日本料理的真正大師，經營一家三星級餐廳。
Eve spent ten years training to become a master in the art of violin making.
Eve 花了十年訓練，成為小提琴製作的專家。
Only a master potter can shape clay that thin without the bowl collapsing.
只有技藝精湛的陶藝大師才能把黏土拉得那麼薄而不會坍塌。
文法句型
a + noun + in/of + noun
noun + noun (modifier)
用法筆記
Very productive as the first part of a compound noun (master chef, master builder, master gardener). It indicates the highest level of skill, above 'expert' or 'specialist'.
常見錯誤
6. a man who teaches in a school, especially in a traditional or boarding-school se
男老師
在學校教書的男性教師
a man who teaches in a school, especially in a traditional or boarding-school setting
The boys stood up when the master entered the classroom at St. Mark's.
聖馬克學校的老師一走進教室，男孩們就站了起來。
formal British context: master entered the classroom
Hassan's father was a mathematics master at a grammar school near Bristol.
Hassan 的父親是布里斯托附近一所文法學校的數學老師。
compound: mathematics master
Luca remembered the strict geography master who made him memorise every capital city.
Luca 記得那位嚴格的地理老師，逼他背下了所有首都的名字。
The headmaster asked the new English master to take charge of the drama club.
校長請新任的英文老師負責戲劇社。
- teacher
gender-neutral and the standard modern term
- schoolmaster
older, more formal term for a male teacher
文法句型
the + noun
Master + surname (as title)
用法筆記
Chiefly British in private or grammar schools. Increasingly old-fashioned; 'teacher' is the neutral term. Still found in compounds like 'headmaster', 'housemaster', and 'games master'.
常見錯誤
7. a person who holds the top leadership position at a school, college, or similar
院長
學校或大學學院的最高負責人
a person who holds the top leadership position at a school, college, or similar academic organisation — especially in the UK system, where the Master is the head of a college at universities such as Oxford or Cambridge.
Aisha met the Master of her college to discuss the scholarship application.
Aisha 與她學院的院長會面討論獎學金申請。
Master of + [college]
The college Master, Dr. Kenji Yamamoto, welcomed visitors from Seoul National University.
學院院長 Kenji Yamamoto 博士歡迎了來自首爾大學的訪客。
college Master as title + appositive name
When the old Master retired, a search committee was formed to find a replacement.
老院長退休時，學校成立了一個遴選委員會來尋找接替人選。
Every new student at the college must meet the Master within the first week.
學院裡每位新生都必須在第一週內與院長見面。
文法句型
the Master of [institution]
Master + of + [college / school name]
用法筆記
Frequently capitalised when used as a formal title before or instead of a person's name. This sense is most common in UK higher education — comparable terms in the US include 'president' or 'dean'.
常見錯誤
8. a polite word placed before a boy's full name as a formal title, used instead of
少爺
用於男孩姓名前的正式尊稱
a polite word placed before a boy's full name as a formal title, used instead of 'Mr' for boys who are still young — typically under about twelve or thirteen years old.
The invitation was addressed to Master Thiago Santos and his parents.
邀請函是寫給 Thiago Santos 少爺及其父母的。
addressed to Master [full name]
Master James Thompson will be joining his parents for dinner at the hotel restaurant.
James Thompson 少爺將和父母一同在飯店餐廳共進晚餐。
Master + full name as formal title before a name
Master Dmitri Volkov received a silver medal for his piano performance.
Dmitri Volkov 少爺因鋼琴表演獲得了一面銀牌。
The headmaster handed Master Oliver Chen the trophy for best student of the term.
校長將本學期最佳學生的獎盃頒給了 Oliver Chen 少爺。
文法句型
Master + [first name] + [last name]
Master + [full name]
用法筆記
This title is old-fashioned and uncommon in everyday speech. In modern British English it is mostly found in very formal written invitations, hotel registrations, or traditional school correspondence.
9. the first and highest-quality version of a recording, document, or digital file,
母帶；原版
用來製作所有拷貝的原版
the first and highest-quality version of a recording, document, or digital file, from which all later copies are produced.
The recording studio keeps the master in a locked cabinet at all times.
錄音室隨時將母帶保存在上鎖的櫃子裡。
keeps the master in [location]
If the master file is lost, the photographer cannot print new copies.
如果原版檔案遺失了，攝影師就無法沖印新照片。
master file — compound noun pattern
The band's manager sent the master to the production company last Tuesday.
樂團的經紀人上週二將母帶送到了製作公司。
A digital master of the album was created and stored on a secure server.
這張專輯的數位母檔已經建立並儲存在安全的伺服器上。
文法句型
the master [noun]
master copy / master tape / master file
用法筆記
Often used in audio and video production, photography, and publishing to refer to the original source material. 'Master' in this sense is frequently combined with a following noun such as 'copy', 'tape', 'file', or 'recording'.
常見錯誤
mastering — 形容詞
- masteringpositive
- more masteringcomparative
- most masteringsuperlative
1. in the process of learning to do something well — used to describe someone who i
精進中
正在努力掌握某項技能的人
in the process of learning to do something well — used to describe someone who is actively working to gain complete control over a skill, subject, or activity, especially before they have reached full expertise.
The mastering pianist practiced Chopin's ballade for three hours every evening before her recital.
那位正在精進琴藝的鋼琴手每晚練習蕭邦敘事曲三個小時，為獨奏會做準備。
mastering + noun (person actively learning a skill)
Sari, a mastering violinist, recorded herself playing each movement to identify her weak spots.
Sari，一位正在精進的小提琴手，錄下自己演奏的每個樂章來找出弱點。
The mastering carpenter measured every joint twice before cutting, afraid to waste good wood.
那位正在精進的木匠每條接縫都量了兩次才下刀，深怕浪費了好木材。
Jiwoo, a mastering piano student, passed the advanced exam after three years of daily practice.
Jiwoo，一位正在精進琴藝的鋼琴學生，經過三年的每日練習後通過了高級檢定考試。
The mastering potter threw twelve bowls and kept only the last one she made.
那位正在精進的陶藝師當天拉了十二個碗，最後只留下了最後一個她滿意的作品。
- learning
broader; does not imply the determination to reach full control
- training
emphasises formal instruction rather than self-directed effort
- practising
focuses on repetition rather than overall skill acquisition
文法句型
mastering + noun (person who is actively learning)
用法筆記
This is the present participle of 'to master' used as an attributive adjective. It describes someone who IS in the process of mastering a skill, not someone who HAS already mastered it. Compare 'master carpenter' (already an expert) with 'mastering carpenter' (still learning).
常見錯誤
2. used to describe a gesture, look, voice, or quality that actively asserts contro
掌控的
展現出控制局勢或他人的力量的
used to describe a gesture, look, voice, or quality that actively asserts control over a situation, group, or activity — like a firm gesture that takes charge of a meeting, or a steady voice that cuts through noise and commands attention.
With a mastering gesture, Nicholas took command of the chaotic board meeting.
Nicholas 用一個掌控全場的手勢，接管了混亂的董事會議。
mastering gesture — a gesture that takes control of a situation
Kofi's mastering stare made the school bully back down immediately.
Kofi 那帶有掌控力的目光讓校園惡霸立刻退縮了。
Naoko's mastering baton guided the orchestra through the complex symphony.
Naoko 那掌控樂團的指揮棒，引導管弦樂團順利演奏了複雜的交響樂。
Yael's mastering voice cut through the noise of the crowded weekend market.
Yael 那掌控全場的聲音穿透了擁擠週末市場的嘈雜聲。
Diya's mastering patience wore down both sides of the bitter negotiation.
Diya 那掌控局面的耐心消磨了激烈談判中雙方的氣焰。
- commanding
more common and less formal; similar meaning of asserting authority
- controlling
straightforward synonym but can have negative connotations
- domineering
negative; implies excessively controlling behaviour
- submissive
ready to obey others rather than control them
- hesitant
showing uncertainty rather than confident control
文法句型
mastering + noun (gesture, look, or quality that takes control of a situation)
用法筆記
This sense uses 'mastering' as the present participle of the verb 'to master' (to gain control over), describing a gesture, look, voice, or quality that actively asserts control over a situation or other people. It is more formal and literary than sense 1. The noun it modifies is always an abstract action or quality, not a person — compare 'mastering pianist' (a person learning) with 'mastering gesture' (an action that controls).