master
gb/mˈæstɚ/ us/mˈæstɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 1500
mester, hajóskapitány, úr, elsajátít, tökéletesen megtanul, mesterpéldány, mesterfelvétel, mesterfájl, gazda, rabszolgatartó, mesterfokozat, mesterdiploma
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a master of [something]
She is a master of Italian cuisine.
Az olasz konyha mestere.
The master of the ship gave the order to sail.
A hajó kapitánya kiadta az indulási parancsot.
He became a chess master at the age of 15.
The master craftsman trained several apprentices.
Exemples pédagogiques
He is a master of cooking.
A főzés mestere.
The master told the workers what to do.
A mester megmondta a munkásoknak, mit kell tenniük.
She is a chess master.
The master teaches new students.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'master' meaning 'expert' with 'master' meaning 'male owner of slaves' in historical contexts; be aware of context to avoid misunderstanding.
Sens
Person with control or skill
Collocations
master of ceremonies
|master craftsman
|chess master
|master teacher
Synonymes
expert (Focuses on high skill and knowledge rather than authority.)
|
chief (Focuses more on leadership or authority within a group.)
Antonymes
novice (A beginner with little experience or skill in a field.)
Thèmes
people
|skills
|authority
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A person who is very good at something or has power over others or things.
A person who has complete control over something or is highly skilled in a particular activity or subject.
VERBE
B1
2
Schéma d’usage :
to master [a skill or subject]
She mastered French in just two years.
Mindössze két év alatt elsajátította a francia nyelvet.
He has mastered the art of negotiation.
Elsajátította a tárgyalás művészetét.
You need to master the basics before moving on.
Exemples pédagogiques
I want to master English.
Szeretném tökéletesen megtanulni az angolt.
She mastered cooking very quickly.
Nagyon gyorsan megtanult jól főzni.
He mastered the guitar after many lessons.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with 'control'—here it means gaining skill, not having power over people or things.
Sens
To gain complete skill in something
Collocations
master a language
|master the art
|master the basics
|master a technique
Synonymes
perfect (Emphasizes making something flawless rather than gaining control over it.)
Antonymes
struggle with (Indicates difficulty in learning or performing something.)
Thèmes
learning
|skills
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To learn something very well so you can do it easily and well.
To learn something so well that you can do it perfectly or with great skill.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The sound engineer worked on the master before making CDs.
A hangmérnök a mesterfelvételen dolgozott, mielőtt CD-ket készítettek belőle.
Keep the master file safe in case you need more copies.
Őrizd meg biztonságban a mesterfájlt arra az esetre, ha további másolatokra lenne szükséged.
They lost the master recording in the fire.
Exemples pédagogiques
This is the master copy of the video.
Ez a videó mesterfájlja.
We keep the master file on the computer.
A mesterfájlt a számítógépen tároljuk.
The master tape is in the studio.
Sens
Original copy used for duplication
Collocations
master tape
|master file
|master recording
Synonymes
prototype (A first model, but not necessarily for duplication purposes.)
Antonymes
copy (A reproduction rather than the original source.)
Thèmes
technology
|media
|communication
Définition
The first or main version of something that is copied.
An original version of a recording, document, or design from which copies are made.
NOM
B2
FORMAL
4
The dog followed its master everywhere.
A kutya mindenhová követte a gazdáját.
The slave's master lived in a large house.
A rabszolga ura egy nagy házban lakott.
In the story, the servant betrayed his cruel master.
Exemples pédagogiques
The dog loves its master.
A kutya szereti a gazdáját.
The slave had to work for his master.
A rabszolgának az urának kellett dolgoznia.
He is the master of many horses.
Sens
Male owner of people or animals (historical)
Collocations
slave master
|dog's master
Synonymes
owner (General term for someone who possesses something.)
Antonymes
servant (A person who works for someone else and does not have ownership.)
Thèmes
history
|society
|law
|relationships
|politics
Définition
A man who owns and controls other people as slaves, or owns animals.
A man who owns and controls slaves, servants, or animals, especially in historical contexts.
NOM
B2
5
She earned her master's in engineering last year.
Tavaly mérnöki mesterdiplomát szerzett.
He is studying for a Master of Arts in History.
Történelem mesterszakon tanul.
Many jobs require at least a master's degree.
Exemples pédagogiques
I want to get a master's degree.
Mesterdiplomát szeretnék szerezni.
She has a Master's in Law.
Jogi mesterdiplomája van.
He will finish his master's next year.
Sens
Postgraduate academic degree
Collocations
Master's degree
|Master of Science
|Master of Arts
Synonymes
postgraduate degree (General term for degrees beyond bachelor's level, includes doctorates.)
Thèmes
education
Définition
A degree you get after you finish more study after your first university degree.
An academic degree awarded by universities after completing advanced study beyond a bachelor's degree but before a doctorate.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
master
API
GB/mˈæstɚ/
US/mˈæstɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
mas - ter (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: master
- Plural: masters
Verb
- Base: master
- 3rd Person Singular: masters
- Present Participle: mastering
- Past: mastered
Famille de mots
Forms
masters
noun
mastering
verb
mastered
verb
Core family
mastery
noun B2
masterful
adjective
Related words
Advanced or less common
masterly
adjective
Expressions
be master of your own destiny
1/bˈi mˈæstɚ əv jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn dˈɛstɪni/
idiom
Control your own life and future
To make your own choices and decide what happens in your life.
Exemples
- She believes everyone should be master of their own destiny.
- After quitting his job, he felt like the master of his own destiny.
master key
1/mˈæstɚ kˈi/
fixed phrase
Key that opens many locks
A key that can open several different locks in a building or system.
Exemples
- The janitor used the master key to open all the classrooms.
- Only security staff have access to the master key.
master of ceremonies
1/mˈæstɚ əv sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊniz/
fixed phrase
Event host or announcer
The person who introduces speakers and makes sure an event runs smoothly.
Exemples
- The master of ceremonies welcomed everyone to the gala.
- As master of ceremonies, she kept the show on schedule.
serve two masters
1/sˈɚv tˈu mˈæstɚz/
idiom
Follow two conflicting authorities at once
To try to please two different bosses or groups at the same time, which is usually hard or impossible.
Exemples
- You can't serve two masters; you have to choose one side.
- Serving two masters often leads to failure.