首页英语词典cleverclever英英释意

clever

英 ['klevə] 美['klɛvɚ]
  • adj. 聪明的;机灵的;熟练的
  • [ 比较级cleverer 最高级 cleverest ]

英英释意


1. skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;
"cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"
"came up with a clever story"
"an ingenious press agent"
"an ingenious scheme"
2. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
"a cagey lawyer"
"too clever to be sound"
3. mentally quick and resourceful;
"an apt pupil"
"you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
4. showing inventiveness and skill;
"a clever gadget"
"the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"
"an ingenious solution to the problem"

双语例句


1. Northbridge is a cool, calculating and clever criminal who could strike again.
诺思布里奇是个头脑冷静、诡计多端、阴险狡诈的罪犯,他可能还会犯案。

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2. Rowe does a very clever riff on the nature of prejudice.
罗就偏见的本质讲了一番很精辟的话。

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3. Even clever people are not terribly clever when put on the spot.
即便是聪明人在面对难题时也未必就能表现得特别聪明。

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4. She is very clever at getting men to do her bidding!
她很善于让男人听她的吩咐!

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5. He came up with what seemed like a clever wheeze.
他提出了一个看起来还不错的主意。

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