skill/skIl; skIl/n [C,U] an ability to do something well after you have learned it and practised it [→ talent] 技能﹐技艺〔通过学习和实践而得到〕: a course that teaches basic computer skills 教授基本电脑操作技能的课程As a footballer he shows great skill. 身为足球员﹐他表现出精湛的球技。You have to be able to learn new skills quickly. 你必须能够很快地掌握新技能。