英語

master

gb/mˈæstɚ/ us/mˈæstɚ/
B1 英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

Person with control or skill

A person who is very good at something or has power over others or things.

用法パターン: [someone] is a master of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'master' meaning 'expert' with 'master' meaning 'male owner of slaves' in historical contexts; be aware of context to avoid misunderstanding.
類義語
expert (Focuses on high skill and knowledge rather than authority.) | chief (Focuses more on leadership or authority within a group.)
対義語
novice (A beginner with little experience or skill in a field.)
コロケーション
master of ceremonies |master craftsman |chess master |master teacher
テーマ
people |skills |authority |work |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She is a master of Italian cuisine.
  • The master of the ship gave the order to sail.
  • He became a chess master at the age of 15.
  • The master craftsman trained several apprentices.
学習者向け例文
  • He is a master of cooking.
  • The master told the workers what to do.
  • She is a chess master.
  • The master teaches new students.
動詞 B1 action
2

To gain complete skill in something

To learn something very well so you can do it easily and well.

用法パターン: to master [a skill or subject]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'control'—here it means gaining skill, not having power over people or things.
類義語
perfect (Emphasizes making something flawless rather than gaining control over it.)
対義語
struggle with (Indicates difficulty in learning or performing something.)
コロケーション
master a language |master the art |master the basics |master a technique
テーマ
learning |skills |education |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She mastered French in just two years.
  • He has mastered the art of negotiation.
  • You need to master the basics before moving on.
学習者向け例文
  • I want to master English.
  • She mastered cooking very quickly.
  • He mastered the guitar after many lessons.
名詞 technical B2 entity
3

Original copy used for duplication

The first or main version of something that is copied.

類義語
prototype (A first model, but not necessarily for duplication purposes.)
対義語
copy (A reproduction rather than the original source.)
コロケーション
master tape |master file |master recording
テーマ
technology |media |communication
例文
  • The sound engineer worked on the master before making CDs.
  • Keep the master file safe in case you need more copies.
  • They lost the master recording in the fire.
学習者向け例文
  • This is the master copy of the video.
  • We keep the master file on the computer.
  • The master tape is in the studio.
名詞 formal B2 entity
4

Male owner of people or animals (historical)

A man who owns and controls other people as slaves, or owns animals.

類義語
owner (General term for someone who possesses something.)
対義語
servant (A person who works for someone else and does not have ownership.)
コロケーション
slave master |dog's master
テーマ
history |society |law |relationships |politics
例文
  • The dog followed its master everywhere.
  • The slave's master lived in a large house.
  • In the story, the servant betrayed his cruel master.
学習者向け例文
  • The dog loves its master.
  • The slave had to work for his master.
  • He is the master of many horses.
名詞 B2 entity
5

Postgraduate academic degree

A degree you get after you finish more study after your first university degree.

類義語
postgraduate degree (General term for degrees beyond bachelor's level, includes doctorates.)
コロケーション
Master's degree |Master of Science |Master of Arts
テーマ
education
例文
  • She earned her master's in engineering last year.
  • He is studying for a Master of Arts in History.
  • Many jobs require at least a master's degree.
学習者向け例文
  • I want to get a master's degree.
  • She has a Master's in Law.
  • He will finish his master's next year.
文法
辞書形
master
IPA
GB/mˈæstɚ/
US/mˈæstɚ/
音節・強勢
mas - ter (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: master
  • Plural: masters
Verb
  • Base: master
  • 3rd Person Singular: masters
  • Present Participle: mastering
  • Past: mastered
関連語
Forms
masters noun mastering verb mastered verb
Core family
mastery noun B2 masterful adjective
Related words
masterpiece noun B2 mastermind noun masterfully adverb
Advanced or less common
masterly adjective
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • You can't serve two masters; you have to choose one side.
  • Serving two masters often leads to failure.

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