great skill at doing something 非凡的技能;高超的技艺;造诣 academic/sporting prowess 学术/体育运动造诣 He was complimented on his prowess as an oarsman. 作为一名划艇队员,他的高超技艺受到人们的称赞。
Extra ExamplesHe proved his athletic prowess with two convincing wins. 他用两次令人信服的胜利证明了自己的竞技实力。 Singh demonstrated his prowess with the bat last season. 辛格在上赛季用球拍展示了他的实力。 The Gurkhas are famed for their prowess in battle. 廓尔克人以英勇善战着称。 a parade aimed at demonstrating the country's military prowess 旨在展示该国军事实力的阅兵 her prowess at tennis 她高超的网球球技
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- academic
- athletic
- intellectual
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- demonstrate
- display
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- prowess as
- prowess at
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Word OriginMiddle English (originally referring to bravery in battle): from Old French proesce, from prou ‘valiant’. The current sense dates from the early 20th cent.