- very skilled or proficient at something熟练的, 擅长的：
he is adept at cutting through red tape
他擅长于办理繁杂的手续
an adept negotiator.
老练的谈判者。
- a person who is skilled or proficient at something高手, 老手：
adepts at kung fu and karate.
功夫和空手道高手。
派生词
adeptly
adverbadeptness
noun词源
mid 17th cent.: from Latin adeptus 'achieved'， past participle of adipisci 'obtain， attain'.