(also 诀要 〈书〉) 名 secret of success; key to success; tricks of the trade; knack: |
| 炒菜的诀窍儿主要是拿准火候儿。 The key to good stir-frying is time and temperature. |
| 你这么快就做完了,有什么诀窍儿啊? You finished the job really fast, what's your secret? |
| 你掌握了诀窍儿就容易了。 It's easy once you've got the knack of it. or It's simple if you know the trick. |