mas·ter·y /ˈmɑːstərɪ； ˈmæs-/ n. 1. 权力；统治；控制 obtain absolute mastery of the government 取得对政府的绝对控制权 get mastery of a wild horse 驯服一匹野马 2. 优势，优胜 achieve (或 gain) mastery over the enemy 克敌制胜 Which side will get the mastery? 哪一方将会取胜? 3. 熟练，熟巧；精通；掌握 one's mastery of chess 高超的棋艺 The teacher had a mastery of his subject. 这位教师精通他的专业。