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masterpiece
mas·ter·piece M0142500 (măs′tər-pēs′)n.1. An outstanding work of art or craft.2. The greatest work, as of an artist. Also called masterwork.3. Something superlative of its kind: a masterpiece of political ingenuity.
[Probably translation of Dutch meesterstuk or German Meisterstück : Dutch meester and German Meister, master + Dutch stuk and German Stück, piece of work.]masterpiece (ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs) or less commonly masterworkn1. an outstanding work, achievement, or performance2. the most outstanding piece of work of a creative artist, craftsman, etc[C17: compare Dutch meesterstuk, German Meisterstück, a sample of work submitted to a guild by a craftsman in order to qualify for the rank of master]mas•ter•piece (ˈmæs tərˌpis, ˈmɑ stər-)
n. 1. a person's greatest piece of work, as in an art. 2. a fine example of skill or excellence: a masterpiece of improvisation. 3. a piece made by a person aspiring to the rank of master in a medieval guild. [1570–80] masterpiece - Originally, it was used in a technical or academic sense to apply to a work that was presented to a medieval guild for qualification as a "master."See also related terms for technical.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  masterpiece - the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsmanchef-d'oeuvrepiece of work, work - a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing; "it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works"; "the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work"; "he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey"; "the work of an active imagination"; "erosion is the work of wind or water over time" | | 2. | masterpiece - an outstanding achievementaccomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something |
masterpiecenoun classic, tour de force (French), pièce de résistance (French), magnum opus, master work, jewel, chef-d'oeuvre (French) His book is a masterpiece.masterpiecenounAn outstanding and ingenious work:chef-d'oeuvre, magnum opus, masterwork.Translationsmaster (ˈmaːstə) – feminine mistress (ˈmistris) – noun1. a person or thing that commands or controls. I'm master in this house! 主人；主宰 主人，主宰 2. an owner (of a slave, dog etc). The dog ran to its master. 主人(奴隸、狗等的) 主人3. a male teacher. the Maths master. 男教師 男教师4. the commander of a merchant ship. the ship's master. 船長 船长5. a person very skilled in an art, science etc. He's a real master at painting. 名家 名家6. (with capital) a polite title for a boy, in writing or in speaking. Master John Smith. 小少爺(稱謂) 少爷（称谓） adjective (of a person in a job) fully qualified, skilled and experienced. a master builder/mariner/plumber. 精通的 精通的，熟练的 verb1. to overcome (an opponent, handicap etc). She has mastered her fear of heights. 克服 克服2. to become skilful in. I don't think I'll ever master arithmetic. 精通 精通ˈmasterful adjective showing the power, authority or determination of a master. a masterful man. 專橫跋扈的，有駕馭能力的 专横的ˈmasterfully adverb 專橫跋扈地，有駕馭能力地 专横地ˈmasterfulness noun 專橫跋扈，有駕馭能力 专横ˈmasterly adjective showing the skill of a master. His handling of the situation was masterly. 高明的 高明的ˈmasterliness noun 高明 高明ˈmastery noun (usually with over or of) control, great skill or knowledge. We have gained mastery over the enemy. 控制，精通 掌握，熟练，精通 master key a key which opens a number of locks. 萬能鑰匙 万能钥匙ˈmastermind noun the person planning and controlling an undertaking or scheme. He was the mastermind behind the scheme. 策劃者，主謀 出谋划策的人，智多星 verb to plan (such a scheme). Who masterminded the robbery? 策劃，幕後主使 （在幕后）策划 ˈmasterpiece noun a piece of work or art worthy (to be called the greatest achievement) of a master. He considers this picture his masterpiece. 傑作 杰作master stroke a very clever thing to do. This sudden, unexpected attack was a master stroke. 高招 高招，绝招 master switch a switch for controlling a number of other switches. There is a master switch that controls all the electricity. 總開關 总开关master of ceremonies abbreviation ( MC) a person who announces the various stages of an entertainment, formal social gathering, series of speakers at a dinner etc. The master of ceremonies introduced the speaker. 司儀 司仪EncyclopediaSeemastermasterpiece
Synonyms for masterpiecenoun classicSynonyms- classic
- tour de force
- pièce de résistance
- magnum opus
- master work
- jewel
- chef-d'oeuvre
Synonyms for masterpiecenoun an outstanding and ingenious workSynonyms- chef-d'oeuvre
- magnum opus
- masterwork
Synonyms for masterpiecenoun the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsmanSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun an outstanding achievementRelated Words- accomplishment
- achievement
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