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['mɑːstəfl] [AE 'mæs-]1) (dominating) autoritario* * *adjective (showing the power, authority or determination of a master: a masterful man.) autoritario* * *masterful /ˈmɑ:stəfl/a.1 autoritario: He has a masterful way that makes him a controversial figure, i suoi metodi autoritari fanno di lui una figura controversa; He spoke with a masterful tone, ha parlato con un tono di virile autorevolezza2 da maestro; magistrale: It was a masterful performance that left the audience in tears, era un'esecuzione da grande maestro che ha lasciato il pubblico in lacrimemasterfully avv. NOTA D'USO: - masterly o masterful?-.* * *['mɑːstəfl] [AE 'mæs-]1) (dominating) autoritario -
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['mɒːstəfʊl](imperious) imperioso (-a), (authoritative) magistrale -
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Nota d'usoL'aggettivo masterly significa “magistrale, fatto con grande maestria”: to exhibit a masterly display of tact, dare una magistrale dimostrazione di tatto. L'aggettivo masterful può avere questo significato, ma ne ha anche altri, come “autoritario, imperioso”: the manager has a confident, masterful approach with his staff, il manager ha un atteggiamento sicuro e autoritario del confronti del suo staff. -
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['mɑːstəlɪ] [AE 'mæs-]aggettivo magistrale* * *adjective (showing the skill of a master: His handling of the situation was masterly.) magistrale, eccellente* * *masterly /ˈmɑ:stəlɪ/a.da maestro; magistrale; eccellente; ottimo: a masterly job, un lavoro eccellentemasterlinessn. [u]maestria; eccellenza; perfezione.NOTA D'USO: - masterly o masterful?-* * *['mɑːstəlɪ] [AE 'mæs-]aggettivo magistrale -
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I 1. ['mɑːstə(r)] [AE 'mæs-]1) (man in charge) padrone m., signore m.2) (person in control) padrone m. (-a)3) (person who excels) maestro m.a master of — un maestro di [ narrative]; un esperto di [ public relations]
4) art. (anche Master) maestro m.5) BE scol. (primary) maestro m., insegnante m. elementare; (secondary) professore m.; (headmaster) preside m.6) BE univ. (of college) preside m.7) tecn. (anche master copy) master m., originale m.8) univ. (graduate) dottore m. (-essa)master's (degree) — = diploma di dottore (conseguito con un corso di studi di cinque o sei anni)
9) mar. capitano m.10) (title of young man) signore m.2.the young master — ant. il signorino
modificatore [architect, chef] capo; [smuggler, spy] professionistaII ['mɑːstə(r)] [AE 'mæs-]1) (learn) padroneggiare [subject, skill]; conoscere bene [computers, theory]* * *1. feminine - mistress; noun1) (a person or thing that commands or controls: I'm master in this house!) padrone2) (an owner (of a slave, dog etc): The dog ran to its master.) padrone, proprietario3) (a male teacher: the Maths master.) professore4) (the commander of a merchant ship: the ship's master.) capitano5) (a person very skilled in an art, science etc: He's a real master at painting.) maestro6) ((with capital) a polite title for a boy, in writing or in speaking: Master John Smith.) signorino2. adjective((of a person in a job) fully qualified, skilled and experienced: a master builder/mariner/plumber.) maestro, grande3. verb1) (to overcome (an opponent, handicap etc): She has mastered her fear of heights.) dominare2) (to become skilful in: I don't think I'll ever master arithmetic.) padroneggiare, conoscere a fondo•- masterfully
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- mastermind 4. verb(to plan (such a scheme): Who masterminded the robbery?) essere il cervello- master stroke
- master switch
- master of ceremonies* * *I 1. ['mɑːstə(r)] [AE 'mæs-]1) (man in charge) padrone m., signore m.2) (person in control) padrone m. (-a)3) (person who excels) maestro m.a master of — un maestro di [ narrative]; un esperto di [ public relations]
4) art. (anche Master) maestro m.5) BE scol. (primary) maestro m., insegnante m. elementare; (secondary) professore m.; (headmaster) preside m.6) BE univ. (of college) preside m.7) tecn. (anche master copy) master m., originale m.8) univ. (graduate) dottore m. (-essa)master's (degree) — = diploma di dottore (conseguito con un corso di studi di cinque o sei anni)
9) mar. capitano m.10) (title of young man) signore m.2.the young master — ant. il signorino
modificatore [architect, chef] capo; [smuggler, spy] professionistaII ['mɑːstə(r)] [AE 'mæs-]1) (learn) padroneggiare [subject, skill]; conoscere bene [computers, theory]
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masterful — adjective Date: 15th century 1. a. inclined and usually competent to act as master b. suggestive of a domineering nature 2. having or reflecting the power and skill of a master • masterfully adverb • masterfulness noun Synonyms: masterful … New Collegiate Dictionary
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