| 释义 |
past master
noun
Etymology: past (I) + master
1. : one who has held the office of worshipful master in a lodge of Freemasons or of master in a guild, club, or other society
2. [alteration (influenced by past) (I) of passed master] : one who is expert in some art, subject, or activity : a thorough master : adept
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