master
gb/mˈæstɚ/ us/mˈæstɚ/
B1
Английский
~ 1500
mester, hajóskapitány, úr, elsajátít, tökéletesen megtanul, mesterpéldány, mesterfelvétel, mesterfájl, gazda, rabszolgatartó, mesterfokozat, mesterdiploma
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
1
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'master' meaning 'expert' with 'master' meaning 'male owner of slaves' in historical contexts; be aware of context to avoid misunderstanding.
Значение
Person with control or skill
Коллокации
master of ceremonies
|master craftsman
|chess master
|master teacher
Синонимы
expert (Focuses on high skill and knowledge rather than authority.)
|
chief (Focuses more on leadership or authority within a group.)
Антонимы
novice (A beginner with little experience or skill in a field.)
Темы
people
|skills
|authority
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
2
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'control'—here it means gaining skill, not having power over people or things.
Значение
To gain complete skill in something
Коллокации
master a language
|master the art
|master the basics
|master a technique
Синонимы
perfect (Emphasizes making something flawless rather than gaining control over it.)
Антонимы
struggle with (Indicates difficulty in learning or performing something.)
Темы
learning
|skills
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Original copy used for duplication
Коллокации
master tape
|master file
|master recording
Синонимы
prototype (A first model, but not necessarily for duplication purposes.)
Антонимы
copy (A reproduction rather than the original source.)
Темы
technology
|media
|communication
Определение
The first or main version of something that is copied.
An original version of a recording, document, or design from which copies are made.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Male owner of people or animals (historical)
Коллокации
slave master
|dog's master
Синонимы
owner (General term for someone who possesses something.)
Антонимы
servant (A person who works for someone else and does not have ownership.)
Темы
history
|society
|law
|relationships
|politics
Определение
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.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Postgraduate academic degree
Коллокации
Master's degree
|Master of Science
|Master of Arts
Синонимы
postgraduate degree (General term for degrees beyond bachelor's level, includes doctorates.)
Темы
education
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
master
IPA
GB/mˈæstɚ/
US/mˈæstɚ/
Слоги и ударение
mas - ter (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: master
- Plural: masters
Verb
- Base: master
- 3rd Person Singular: masters
- Present Participle: mastering
- Past: mastered
Родственные слова
Forms
masters
noun
mastering
verb
mastered
verb
Core family
mastery
noun B2
masterful
adjective
Related words
Advanced or less common
masterly
adjective
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- You can't serve two masters; you have to choose one side.
- Serving two masters often leads to failure.