early 13c., mesterie, "condition of being a master," also "superiority, victory;" from Old French maistrie, from maistre "master" (see master (n.)). Meaning "intellectual command" (of a topic, etc.) is from 1660s.
实用例句
1. His mastery of the French language was proverbial.
他对法语的精通是众所周知的。来自柯林斯例句
2. He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
他表现出了高超的政治手段。来自柯林斯例句
3. She has mastery of several languages.
她精通数门语言。来自《权威词典》
4. To gain a complete mastery of English, one must study very hard.
要想精通英语就必须刻苦努力.来自《简明英汉词典》
5. He has a good grasp [ mastery ] of English grammar.
