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the ability to do something well 技巧；技艺 The job requires skill and an eye for detail. 这项工作需要技巧和敏锐的眼光。 - skill in (doing) something
What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. 他捕捉瞬间画面的能力使他成为一名不同凡响的摄影师。 - skill at (doing) something
I admired her skill at catching fish. 我钦佩她抓鱼的技巧。 - with skill
She plays the part with great skill. 她以高超的技巧扮演这个角色。 I enjoy playing squash, despite my lack of skill. 虽然球技平平，我还是很喜欢打壁球。
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesa1He is a negotiator of considerable skill. 他是个谈判高手。 She performed the task with great skill. 她极其熟练地完成了任务。 With consummate skill, she steered the conversation away from any embarrassing subjects. 她极巧妙地引导谈话避开了所有尴尬的话题。 a feat requiring skill and patience 需要技巧和耐心的技艺 an operation that called for a high degree of skill 需要娴熟技巧的手术 his skill at painting 他的绘画技巧
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
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a particular ability or type of ability 技术；技能 communication/language/leadership skills 沟通/语言/领导技能 practical/technical skills 实用/技术技能 He had poor social skills and often offended people. 他的社交能力极差，经常冒犯人。 You'll learn basic skills like reading a compass and setting up camp. 你会学到一些基本技能，比如看指南针和露营。 - skill as something
She wants to develop her skills as a writer. 她想发展自己作为作家的技能。 - skill to do something
He lacks the necessary skills to run a farm. 他缺乏经营农场的必要技能。 - skill of something
She trained him in the skills of navigation. 她训练他航海技能。 I went on the course to hone my computing skills. 我继续学习这门课程来磨练我的计算技能。 These classes help people to improve their literacy skills. 这些课程帮助人们提高识字技能。 No special skills or knowledge are required for the job. 这份工作不需要任何专门技能或知识。
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesa1We need people with practical skills like carpentry. 我们需要有木工等实用技术的人。 Does she have the skills required for the job? 她具备这项工作所需的技能吗？ Alcohol can impact cognitive and motor skills severely. 酒精可以严重影响人的认知和运动技能。 He lacked the requisite skills for the job. 他不具备做这份工作的必要技能。 I decided to find a career to match my skills and abilities. 我决定要找一份适合我的技艺和能力的工作。 It is important to develop good study skills. 培养良好的学习方法很重要。 School helps children to master the skills necessary to live in our society. 学校帮孩子们掌握社会生存所必需的技能。 She attends regular training weekends to sharpen her skills. 她周末定期上培训班提高自己的技能。 School-leavers lacked basic literacy and numeracy skills. 辍学者缺少基本的读写和计算能力。 She had to develop a whole new set of skills when she changed job. 她换了工作，要学一整套新技能。 She has good organizational skills. 她组织能力很强。 The country is facing a skills shortage. 该国技术人员匮乏。 The manager must harness the skills of the workers to firm objectives. 经营者必须合理利用员工的技能为公司的目标服务。 The project will help to develop children's literacy skills. 该项目将有利于培养儿童的读写能力。 Veterinarians combine the skills of a surgeon, radiologist, dietitian and much more. 兽医的工作要综合外科医生、放射治疗医师、营养师及其他专业技术能力。 a course that will test the skills of any golfer 考验任何一位高尔夫球手球技的场地 a mastery of basic language skills 对基本语言技巧的掌握 training in problem-solving and other marketable skills 解决问题的能力和其他符合市场需要的技能的培训
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
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Word Originlate Old English scele ‘knowledge’, from Old Norse skil ‘discernment, knowledge’.