masterpiece

noun

1. an outstanding achievement

2. the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

Synonym: chef-d'oeuvre

1. 杰作;名著
A masterpiece is an extremely good painting, novel, film, or other work of art.

e.g. His book, I must add, is a masterpiece.
我必须补充一点：他的书是一部杰作。
e.g. ...masterpieces by artists like Rembrandt, Raphael and Ingres.
伦勃朗、拉斐尔和安格尔这些画家的杰作

2. (画家、作家或作曲家的)最佳作品，代表作
An artist's, writer's, or composer's masterpiece is the best work that they have ever produced.

3. 典范
A masterpiece is an extremely clever or skilful example of something.

e.g. The whole thing was a masterpiece of crowd management.
整件事情就是人群管理的典范。

1. 名作：1778年,在格鲁格(Gluck)的协助下,他写成了他的名作(Masterpiece):Les Danaides. 1788年他来到波恩,成功当上了Chapel-Master. 1801年他在德里雅斯特(意大利东北部港口城市)参加了all'Opera歌剧院的落成仪式. 他一生写了40多部歌剧.

2. masterpiece

2. 拿手好戏：诺亚方舟 Noah's Ark | 拿手好戏 masterpiece | 泥石流 mud-rock flow