virtuosity

/ˌvɜːtʃuˈɒsəti/ (bre, ipa) · [vɚtʃuˈɑsɪti] /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈɑːsəti/ (ame, ipa) · [vɚtʃuˈɑsɪti] /ˌvər-chü-ˈä-sə-tē How to pronounce virtuosity (audio)/ (ame, mw)

virtuosity — 名詞

1. outstanding technical ability in an artistic skill such as music, where the shee

1.名詞C1
釋義

精湛技藝

表演藝術中令人讚嘆的精湛技術

outstanding technical ability in an artistic skill such as music, where the sheer level of mastery becomes something impressive and exciting to witness.

例句

Rachel's virtuosity on the cello left the entire concert hall speechless.

Rachel 的大提琴精湛技藝讓整個音樂廳鴉雀無聲。

virtuosity + on + instrument

The young pianist's virtuosity in the final movement brought the audience to their feet.

那位年輕鋼琴家在最後樂章展現的精湛技藝，讓全場觀眾起立鼓掌。

virtuosity in + specific piece or section

同義詞
  • mastery

    broader — can mean deep understanding without the showy, performative quality of virtuosity

  • brilliance

    emphasises exceptional cleverness or brightness rather than practised technical skill

  • expertise

    more neutral and general — a doctor has expertise, but you would not normally speak of a doctor's virtuosity

反義詞
  • ineptitude

    a complete lack of skill, the direct opposite of virtuosity

文法句型

virtuosity + on + instrument

virtuosity + in + art form / field

virtuosity + of + performer

用法筆記

Almost always singular and uncountable. Most often used about musical performance, but can apply to dance, acting, or any art that demands visible technical mastery.

常見錯誤

❌He showed many virtuosities in his performance.
✅He showed great virtuosity in his performance.
💡'virtuosity' is uncountable; never use 'a virtuosity' or the plural 'virtuosities.'
❌Her virtue on the piano impressed everyone.
✅Her virtuosity on the piano impressed everyone.
💡'virtue' means moral goodness, not technical skill.