Master meaning in English
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Definition
to master (origami): to totally understand, to comprehend and be good at (origami)
a master's (degree): an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree
a master: an expert, a genius; a leader, a boss, an owner
Examples
- "As a result of this experience, I have mastered my own emotions, which has made me the ideal candidate to interact with customers in a professional, calm and composed fashion."
- "They truly are the masters of disruptive technology."
- "It's clear that you have mastered the ins and outs of the British pub, so I don't think you'll experience any cultural problems. I was amazed when you stood on the table and sang Abba songs with members of a women's rugby team. While this kind of behaviour may not be acceptable in front of your client, I'm sure you'll go down well with English girls!"
- "Edward : Uhh, excuse me, Master Glen?"
- "I have been instructed by Princess Utopia to escort you to your master."
- "Your stunning progress in grammar has risen prodigiously over mere months, and you have finally mastered the present perfect tense, which has only drawn me closer to you."
- "May you reconnect with your masters on the other side."
- "We like to call it "The Master"."
- "The last vision I have, just before I wake up screaming, is the face of the truck driver, the evil intent in his eyes, and the faint smile on his lips, as tranquil as my yoga master."
- "Jean : With "Johnson's Magic English Method", I will master English in three easy months, or I get my money back."
- "Glen : Well, I have a bachelor's degree in accounting, a masters in linguistics, a doctorate in philosophy and I'm a certified yoga instructor."
- "It seems that the new European president serves two masters: the people of the old continent as well as Delavigne, his employer for the past decade."
- "Each of these new perfumes, designed by master perfumer Horatio Oléré, will revolve around the central theme of floral habitats."
- "And somewhere over there in the corner is Horatio Oléré, master perfumer and minority shareholder."
Exercise 1
Term Time! Find the best definitions for the terms from this dialogue.
To make it into the jungle is to the jungle.
An ambush is .
If you have something mixed up, then you .
To make it into the jungle is to the jungle.
An ambush is .
If you have something mixed up, then you .
Term Time! Find the best definitions for the terms from this dialogue.
To make it into the jungle is to arrive in 1 the jungle.
An ambush is a surprise attack 2.
If you have something mixed up, then you are confused 3.
To make it into the jungle is to arrive in 1 the jungle.
An ambush is a surprise attack 2.
If you have something mixed up, then you are confused 3.
1 arrive in: This is correct. To "make it (to an event)" is to arrive there. This expression is commonly used, for example: Sorry, but I can't make it to your party OR We made it to the concert with no problems.
1 locate: The expression "to make it (somewhere)" is unrelated to "locating (a place)", which refers to "finding" it!
1 look for: The expression "to make it (somewhere)" is unrelated to "looking for (a place)", which refers to "searching for" it!
1 master: The expression "to make it (somewhere)" is unrelated to "mastering (it)", which refers to "dominating" or "controlling" it!
2 a surprise attack: This is correct. An "ambush" refers to a surprise attack from a hidden or concealed position. As a verb, "to ambush (someone)" describes attacking them suddenly without warning, generally from a concealed, hidden position.
2 a confrontation: An "ambush" is not a confrontation, but rather an attack from a concealed position.
2 a chance meeting: An "ambush" is not a "chance meeting" (or unexpected meeting) but rather an attack from a concealed position.
2 a cultural exchange: An "ambush" is not a "cultural exchange" but rather an attack from a concealed position.
3 are confused: This is correct. "(To get information) mixed up" is to confuse it or misunderstand it. For example: I always mix up my parent's birthdays, OR Sometimes I mix up Uruguay and Paraguay.
3 are rude: To be "mixed up" doesn't mean to be rude or impolite.
3 are generalizing: To be "mixed up" doesn't mean to generalize!
3 are judgmental: To be "mixed up" doesn't mean to judgmental!
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a .
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a .
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a Master's 4.
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a Master's 4.
1 Bachelor's: Trey writes in his resumé that he has a "B.S. in Social Psychology" which is a "Bachelor's of Science (the type of diploma) in Social Psychology (the specialty)". A "B.S." is a university degree given in the United States that is equivalent to four or five years of study at a university. A "B.S." focuses on scientific disciplines such as physics or chemistry, whereas a "Bachelor of Arts" or a B.A. focuses on disciplines such as humanities, or the visual arts. Note that in the UK, we write "B.Sc.".
2 High School Diploma: A "high school diploma" is obtained upon completion of 4 years of high school, usually at the age of 18. It is almost always required for entrance into a college or university. The UK equivalent is called "A Levels".
3 License: A "license", or "driver's license" specifically, describes the official document which allows a person to drive a car. A license is any official document which gives someone permission to own or do something. Examples: A fishing license or a gun license. Note the spelling of this term in the UK: licence!
4 Master's: A "Master's" (or Master's Degree) is an advanced university degree given in the United States after an undergraduate degree (such as a Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts). A "Master's degree" can take from one to five years of study after college, depending on the program or subject of study.
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