Word familynounskilldeskillingskilfulnessskillcentreadjectiveskilful/skillfulskilled ≠ unskilledskilfulskillyverbdeskilladverbskilfully/skillfullyskilfully
skil·fulBritish EnglishBrE, skillful American English /ˈskɪlfəl/ ●●●W2adjectiveadj
1GOOD ATgood at doing something, especially something that needs specialability or training 有技巧的,熟练的
a skilful footballer
技巧娴熟的足球运动员
skilful at (doing) something
After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing.
几年以后,他的绘画技艺已经非常纯熟了。
2GOOD ATmade or done very well, showing a lot of ability 制作精良的;处理巧妙的
the skilful use of sound effects
对音响效果的巧妙运用
sensitive and skillful leadership
善解人意、手腕巧妙的领导才能
—skilfullyadverbadv
She had used make-up skilfully to mask the bruise.
她用巧妙的化妆把瘀伤遮住了。
THESAURUS
skilfulBritish EnglishBrE, skillfulAmerican EnglishAmE good at doing something, especially something that needs special ability or training 有技巧的,熟练的
a skilful player
技巧嫺熟的球员
the artist's skillful use of color
艺术家对色彩的巧妙运用
nSuccess in business depends on skilful management.
skilled having a lot of training and experience, and able to do a job well 有技能的,熟练的
There is a demand for carpenters and other skilled craftsmen.
现在需要木工以及其他熟练工匠。
The country needs highly skilled foreign workers.
这个国家需要高技能的外来劳工。
Our advisors are skilled at dealing with financial problems.
我们的顾问善于处理财务方面的问题。
talented having a natural ability to do something well 有天赋的
a talented artist
有天赋的艺术家
She's an exceptionally talented student.
她是个才华出众的学生。
gifted having a great natural ability, which few people have 天才的
a gifted writer
天才作家
a gifted player
有天赋的球员
a special school for gifted children
专门招收天才儿童的学校
very skilful 技能高超的
accomplished very skilful because you have had a lot of experience of doing something – used especially about musicians, artists, performers etc 〔尤指音乐家、画家、演艺人员等〕有造诣的,有才艺的
a highly accomplished pianist
一位造诣精深的钢琴家
She is one of the most accomplished theatre performers.
她是最有才华的戏剧演员之一。
nShe's a popular dancer, and very accomplished.
expert extremely skilful and having a lot of knowledge about doing something 内行的,专家的
He was an expert skier.
他是滑雪高手。
Students learn to cook French food with the help of expert chefs.
学生在名厨指导下学做法国菜。
Politicians are expert at deflecting criticism.
政客们都善于转移批评。
virtuoso [only before noun] extremely skilful and impressive – used especially about musicians, performers, or performances 〔尤指音乐家、演艺人员或表演〕技艺高超的,精湛的
a virtuoso violinist
小提琴演奏大师
The team gave a virtuoso performance in the final.