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mastery

/ˈmæstəri/ American
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  • n. 精通
  • n. 掌握, 统治权
Definition
  • n. great skill at something
  • n. control and power over someone or something
Example
Years of daily practice gave her true mastery of the piano.
多年的每日练习让她真正精通了钢琴。
Word familymaster-

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: skilled control of a subject or ability (noun).

比较义项:精通、掌握某项技能或学问(名词)。

  • command

    Formal and often refers to fluent control of a language or body of knowledge; typically used as 'command of' with abstract nouns like language or subject.

    较为正式,常指对某种语言或某类知识的流利驾驭;通常以“command of”搭配语言、学科等抽象名词使用。

    She has an impressive command of French after living in Paris for years.

    在巴黎生活多年后,她对法语的掌握令人印象深刻。

  • mastery 本词

    Suggests skill gained through sustained practice and effort, especially over a craft, technique, or physical skill; used more broadly, including hobbies and sports.

    强调通过持续练习和努力获得的技能,尤指工艺、技巧或体能技能;使用范围更广,也可用于爱好和体育活动。

    Years of daily practice gave him true mastery of the guitar.

    多年的每日练习让他真正精通了吉他。

Both mean being very good at something. Command is formal, describing fluent control of a language, as in 'command of English'; its 'order' meaning is not compared here. Mastery is skill gained through practice, in a craft or sport, not 'ruling over others'.

这两个词在“精通”这一意义上很接近,但语气和典型搭配不同:command更为正式,常指对语言或学科知识的流利驾驭;mastery则强调通过反复练习获得的精湛技艺,多用于工艺、乐器或体育技能。这里不比较command的“命令、指挥权”义,也不比较mastery的“统治权、支配地位”义。