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master

master

Meaning of master

English

to learn a skill or language until you know it very well

中文

完全学会并能熟练运用

master

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈmɑːstə/
American English
/ˈmæstɚ/

master with Chinese translation

master usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

It takes years to master a language.

掌握一门语言需要很多年。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He quickly mastered this technique.

他很快掌握了这项技术。

master synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between master, get the hang of, learn, and grasp

G
🇬🇧English
get the hang of

Informal: learn how to do something, not necessarily perfectly.

often

ENSkiing is hard, but you'll get the hang of it.

Advanced: broader words

L
🇬🇧English
learn

General word for learning; master means reaching full skill.

very often

ENI'm learning to drive.

G
🇬🇧English
grasp

Understand an idea; not full practical skill.

often

ENThe kids quickly grasped the idea.

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master meaning: what does it mean?

to learn a skill or language until you know it very well

master pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

master is pronounced as /ˈmɑːstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

master definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

掌握一门语言需要很多年。 Translation: It takes years to master a language.

Is master part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, master can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is master part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, master can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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