a work of art such as a painting, film, book, etc. that is an excellent, or the best, example of the artist’s work 代表作;杰作;名著 a literary/musical/cinematic masterwork 文学/音乐/电影杰作 The group will perform three of the composer's late masterworks. 这个小组将演奏这位作曲家的三部晚期杰作。