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masterstroke

/mas-ter-strohk, mah-ster-/US // ˈmæs tərˌstroʊk, ˈmɑ stər- //UK // (ˈmɑːstəˌstrəʊk) //

绝招,高招,大手笔,大招

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action: War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Examples

  • King also recounts the masterstrokes of her Hall of Fame career, including six years atop the world ranking and memorable battles in pursuit of 39 Grand Slam titles.

  • If that was what was in his mind three years ago—it was a masterstroke and one that may end up prolonging his regime.

  • Raising 9/11 at the debate as a psychic event rather than one of national security was a masterstroke that won the day.

  • And he was also capable of the masterstroke of impudence—putting out a pickup order, through Spaceforce, for his own name!

  • Oedipus by a masterstroke of art is made to imagine that she has departed in shame, fearing he may be proved the son of a slave.

  • It was not a scheme generated in his teeming brain, like the strategy of a campaign, or a masterstroke of diplomacy.

  • But the great Frenchman's masterstroke was his treaty with Gustavus Adolphus.

  • When Fanny returned with your letter this morning, I prepared for a masterstroke.