c. 1300, "fond of being a master," from master (n.) + -ful. Sense evolved through "having capabilities to command" (c. 1400) to "characterized by a master's skill" (1610s). Related: Masterfully.
雙語例句
1. Big, successful moves need bold, masterful managers.
重大而成功的舉措需要既大膽又善于控制局勢的經理來實施。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The violinist gave a masterful performance.
小提琴家進行了一場精彩的演奏.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
3. He spoke in a masterful manner.
他講話時樣子威嚴.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
4. He was managing everything in a self - confident and masterful fashion.
他用一種 自信 的、指使人的態度安排每件事情.
來自辭典例句
5. He was throughout his period the masterful opponent of all emergency measures.