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单词 skills
释义

skill

1 of 2

noun

ˈskil How to pronounce skill (audio)
1
a
: the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
b
: dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
2
: a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability
language skills
3
obsolete : cause, reason
skill-less adjective
or skilless
ˈskil-ləs How to pronounce skill (audio)
skill-lessness noun
or skillessness

skill

2 of 2

verb

skilled; skilling; skills

intransitive verb

archaic
: to make a difference : matter, avail

Synonyms

Noun

  • adeptness
  • adroitness
  • art
  • artfulness
  • artifice
  • artistry
  • cleverness
  • craft
  • cunning
  • deftness
  • masterfulness
  • skillfulness
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun Poker is a game of luck and skill. The work is difficult and requires a lot of skill. Cooking is a useful skill. He has excellent social skills.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Tua has one special skill of throwing the ball accurately. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Welders’ can make up to $117,000 and enjoy great job security since the skill is so specialized and necessary. Essence, 2 Sep. 2022 But for the kids, technique-wise and maybe technically, Tanner Buchanan (Robbie) has the most skill. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 However, in 2022, C-suite executives ranked coding as the most needed skill, according to the report. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 Liz Keating, council's only Republican member, said Long has the skill to get things to a yes, but can say no when needed. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2022 Not only for the sport of it, and the great skill of the combatants, but even more so for the dramatic backstory attached. Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The only skill required for this cute mummy craft is to wrap yarn around a paper doll figure. Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 Spikeball takes all the fun, strategy, and skill of volleyball and packs it into a compact, go-anywhere kit that fits into a backpack. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 20 Aug. 2022
Verb
On July 29, a youth skills camp, free of charge for boys and girls, will take place at the Keney Woodland Basketball Courts in Keney Park in Hartford. Mike Anthony, courant.com, 31 May 2017 Better options for a ramp-down business would include services that leverage expertise or skills the entrepreneur is already known for. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 May 2017 Instruction focuses on what is interesting and meaningful to each child, layering necessary skilling on top, with six classes divided into age groups. Nadine Jolie Courtney, Town & Country, 11 Oct. 2016 Occasionally you are made to feel adrift in narrative Siberia, left to dream about condensation and editing, about the knife skills an oral historian should have in her kit. Dwight Garner, New York Times, 24 May 2016 There are also medical engineers skilled in the use of advanced diagnostic equipment, and hydro-engineers to stave off the flooding. David Hiser, National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2016 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English skil, from Old Norse, distinction, knowledge; probably akin to Old English scylian to separate, sciell shell — more at shell

Verb

Middle English skilen, from Old Norse skilja to separate, divide; akin to Old Norse skil distinction

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

skill

noun

ˈskil How to pronounce skill (audio)
1
: ability that comes from training or practice
The band played with skill.
2
: a developed or acquired ability
The skill of diving can be learned.

skills

noun

plural of skill
as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • expertise
  • experience
  • proficiency
  • chops
  • know-how
  • savvy
  • background
  • moxie
  • mastery
  • familiarity
  • acquaintance
  • intimacy
  • conversance
  • command

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • inexperience
  • ignorance
  • unfamiliarity
  • unawareness
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