adept

abile, esperto

Molto bravo a fare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: Very good at doing something.

• He is adept at cooking.
• She became adept at calming upset children.
• Are you equally adept at fixing computers?

Come si usa: adept at something/doing something (She is adept at finding cheap flights.)

Sinonimi: skilled, proficient, accomplished

Contrari: unskilled, inept

Espressioni comuni: adept at something, adept at handling, technically adept, highly adept

esperto, maestro

Persona molto abile in una particolare attività o molto preparata in una materia.

In inglese semplice: A person who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular activity or subject.

• She is an adept at chess.
• The workshop attracted several adepts in metalwork.
• Even an adept needs regular practice.

Come si usa: an adept in/at something (He is an adept in the art of persuasion.)

Sinonimi: expert, master

Contrari: novice, beginner

Espressioni comuni: an adept, adept in something