- masterstroke
- ˈmɑ:stəstrəuk n
1) что-л., выполненное с большим мастерством ;
2) ловкий ход masterstroke (что-л.) , выполненное с большим мастерством ~ ловкий ход
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь. 2001.
masterstroke
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masterstroke — [mas′tərstrōk΄] n. a masterly action, move, or achievement … English World dictionary
masterstroke — mas|ter|stroke [ˈma:stəstrəuk US ˈmæstərstrouk] n a very clever, skilful, and often unexpected action that is completely successful ▪ That ad campaign was an absolute masterstroke. masterstroke of ▪ a masterstroke of diplomacy … Dictionary of contemporary English
masterstroke — [[t]mɑ͟ːstə(r)stroʊk, mæ̱s [/t]] masterstrokes N COUNT: usu sing A masterstroke is something you do which is unexpected but very clever and which helps you to achieve something. To have convinced Hillsden that he would be justified in killing… … English dictionary
masterstroke — UK [ˈmɑːstə(r)ˌstrəʊk] / US [ˈmæstərˌstroʊk] noun [countable] Word forms masterstroke : singular masterstroke plural masterstrokes a skilful act that helps you to achieve something … English dictionary
masterstroke — /mas teuhr strohk , mah steuhr /, n. a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action: War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy. Also, master stroke. [1670 80; MASTER + STROKE1] * * * … Universalium
masterstroke — noun (C) a very clever, skilful, and often unexpected action that is completely successful: a masterstroke of diplomacy … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
masterstroke — noun Date: 1679 a masterly performance or move … New Collegiate Dictionary
masterstroke — noun An action which demonstrated great skill or artistry … Wiktionary
masterstroke — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A great or heroic deed: achievement, exploit, feat, gest, stunt, tour de force. See ACTION … English dictionary for students
masterstroke — mas|ter|stroke [ mæstər,strouk ] noun count a skillful act that helps you achieve something … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
masterstroke — n. wise move, masterly move, brilliant idea, very intelligent maneuver … English contemporary dictionary
