1
- chiefly historical a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves〈主史〉老爷, 主人, 主子：
he acceded to his master's wishes.
他顺从了主人的意愿。
1.1
- a person who has dominance or control of something主宰者, 控制者：
he was master of the situation.
他是局势的主宰者。
1.2
- a machine or device directly controlling another主控机件：
as modifier a master cylinder.主汽缸。比较SLAVE.
1.3
- dated a male head of a household〈旧〉男主人：
the master of the house.
房子的男主人。
1.4
- the male owner of a dog, horse, or other domesticated animal（狗、马或其他家养动物的）男主人。
2
- a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity专家：
I'm a master of disguise.
我是一个善于伪装的人。
2.1
- a great artist, especially one belonging to the accepted canon（艺术）大师：
the work of the great masters is spread around the art galleries of the world.
艺术大师的作品遍布世界各地的美术馆。
2.2
- a very strong chess player, especially one who has qualified for the title at international tournaments象棋大师（尤指国际比赛中获此称号者）：
a chess master.
国际象棋大师。参见GRAND MASTER.
2.3
Masters
treated as sing.(in some sports) a class for competitors over the usual age for the highest level of competition大师级。
3
- a person who holds a second or further degree from a university or other academic institution (only in titles and set expressions)硕士［仅用于称号和固定表达］：
a master's degree
硕士学位
a Master of Arts.
文学硕士。
4
- a man in charge of an organization or group, in particular主管, 负责人, 尤指：
4.1
- chiefly Brit. a male schoolteacher, especially at a public or prep school〈主英〉男教师：
the games master.
体育教师。
4.2
- the head of a college or school校长。
4.3
- the presiding officer of a livery company or Masonic lodge国业公会主管; 共济会地方分会会长。
4.4
- the captain of a merchant ship（商船）船长。
4.5
- the person in control of a pack of hounds掌管猎狗的人。
4.6
- (in England and Wales) an official of the Supreme Court（英格兰和威尔士）最高法院官员。
5
- used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called 'Mr'少爷：
Master James Wishart.
詹姆斯·威沙特少爷。
5.1
- archaic a title for a man of high rank or learning〈古〉长官; 名师。
5.2
- the title of the heir apparent of a Scottish viscount or baron（苏格兰）（子爵或男爵的）长子。
6
- an original film, recording, or document from which copies can be made原版, 原件：
as modifier the master tape.母带。
attrib.
1
- having or showing very great skill or proficiency精通的：
a master painter.
技艺高超的画家。
1.1
- denoting a person skilled in a particular trade and able to teach others技术熟练的, 师傅级的：
a master bricklayer.
手艺高明的砖瓦匠。
2
- main; principal主要的：
the master bedroom.
主卧室。
with obj.
1
- acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art)精通, 掌握：
I never mastered Latin.
我从未能掌握拉丁文。
2
- gain control of; overcome控制; 战胜, 克服：
I managed to master my fears.
我设法克服了恐惧。
3
- make a master copy of (a film or record)制作…母版。
短语
be one's own master
- be independent or free to do as one wishes独立, 自主。
make oneself master of
- acquire a thorough knowledge of or facility in使自己精通。
派生词
masterdom
nounmasterhood
nounmasterless
adjectivemastership
noun词源
Old English mæg（i）ster （later reinforced by Old French maistre）, from Latin magister; probably related to magis 'more' （i.e. 'more important'）.