masterpiece

masterpiece — 名詞

1. a painting, book, film, or other work of art that is created with extraordinary

1.名詞B2
釋義

傑作

藝術或文學領域的極致之作

a painting, book, film, or other work of art that is created with extraordinary skill and is widely considered among the best of its kind.

例句

Hari spent nearly three years carefully painting his masterpiece on a large canvas.

Hari 花了將近三年時間，在大型畫布上仔細繪製他的傑作。

The museum's new exhibit features a masterpiece by the French painter Monet.

博物館的新展覽展出了法國畫家 Monet 的一幅傑作。

同義詞
  • masterwork

    less common; more neutral, slightly less admiring

  • magnum opus

    refers specifically to an artist's single greatest work, often lifelong

  • classic

    emphasises enduring quality and influence over time

反義詞
  • failure

    a work that falls short of expectations

文法句型

a masterpiece

masterpiece of [art form]

consider + noun + masterpiece

用法筆記

Frequently used with of to name the art form: a masterpiece of poetry / of cinema / of Renaissance painting. The verb consider is a common collocating verb: critics consider it a masterpiece.

常見錯誤

❌This is a masterpiece cake' (using it as a general compliment).
✅This cake is a masterpiece of baking.
💡masterpiece should name the craft or domain, not be used as a simple adjective.

2. something made or done with such great skill that it serves as a brilliant examp

2.名詞B2
釋義

極品；典範

非藝術領域中展現高超技藝的事物

something made or done with such great skill that it serves as a brilliant example of its kind, even when it is not a formal work of art — for example, a well-crafted piece of furniture, a cleverly designed building, or a perfectly prepared meal.

例句

After years of practice, the chef called her chocolate cake a true masterpiece of baking.

經過多年的練習，這位主廚稱她的巧克力蛋糕是烘焙界的極品。

a true masterpiece of [domain] — emphasising authenticity of the skill

Hugo's design for the suspension bridge was a masterpiece of modern engineering.

Hugo 的吊橋設計堪稱現代工程的典範之作。

a masterpiece of [domain] — naming the field of expertise

同義詞
  • tour de force

    more dramatic; implies difficulty or virtuosity was on display

  • triumph

    emphasises success over difficulty or obstacles

  • gem

    informal; suggests something small but perfectly formed

反義詞
  • disaster

    something that went very wrong

  • mess

    informal; something poorly done

文法句型

a masterpiece of [domain/skill]

用法筆記

Almost always used in the pattern a masterpiece of + noun phrase naming the domain or skill. The object described need not be a traditional art form — cooking, engineering, gardening, and craftsmanship are all common. Unlike sense 1, this sense is not used for paintings, books, or films.

常見錯誤

❌This is a masterpiece furniture.
✅This piece of furniture is a masterpiece of design.
💡masterpiece requires a domain (of + noun) and cannot directly modify a noun like an adjective.