单词 | masterpiece |
释义 | masterpiece (mɑːstəʳpiːs , mæs- ) Word forms: masterpieces 1. countable noun A masterpiece is an extremely good painting, novel, film, or other work of art. His book, I must add, is a masterpiece. ...masterpieces by artists like Rembrandt, Raphael and Ingres. Synonyms: classic, tour de force, pièce de résistance, magnum opus 2. countable noun [with poss] An artist's, writer's, or composer's masterpiece is the best work that they have ever produced. 'Man's Fate,' translated into sixteen languages, is probably his masterpiece. 3. countable noun A masterpiece is an extremely clever or skilful example of something. The whole thing was a masterpiece of crowd management. [+ of] Collocations: artistic masterpiece It has been termed an engineering and artistic masterpiece. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's a strong contender for the title of most beautiful city in the world — and it has more artistic masterpieces per square metre than anywhere else. Times, Sunday Times Further, they say, its paintings are artistic masterpieces regardless of the politics of the artists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many of the larger-scale works in leadlight of this period, particularly in public and commercial venues, are artistic masterpieces. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tea strainers in themselves have often been turned into artistic masterpieces of the silver- and goldsmith's craft, as well as rarer specimens of fine porcelain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The path was completed in 1992 and it's a masterpiece of engineering, winding through gullies and valleys. Times, Sunday Times It was hailed as a masterpiece of engineering, requiring only one assistant to control its movement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At a height of 180 metres and span of 820 metres, the bridge was celebrated as a masterpiece of engineering upon its completion in 1963. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Around the bridge, many walking paths allow a good impression of the actual magnitude of this masterpiece of engineering. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At the time of construction it was considered a masterpiece of engineering. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Inside, it's a modernist masterpiece of clean lines, open spaces and big windows — and the mood extends to the vast areas of terracing around the house and pool. Times, Sunday Times The 1975 album has since been heralded as a modernist masterpiece, but that doesn't make listening to it easier. Times, Sunday Times Of course, many buyers may prefer modernist masterpieces to historic homes, but most people looking for their dream village property would see no contest. Times, Sunday Times Today many of the building are considered recognised as modernist masterpieces, though most are in state of neglect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Stone considered the song a musical masterpiece and a lyrical embarrassment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Oh, we have been there so many times before with so many memorable musical masterpieces. Times, Sunday Times The stage has heard innumerable high-level musical masterpieces in the past. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Every year four different musical masterpieces are selected for this project designed to initiate a community-wide discussion among music aficionados and neophytes alike. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 杰作 Japanese: 傑作 |
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