wit
noun
Definitions of wit noun
humour(幽默)
- C1Uncountable(不可數名詞)Singular(單數)
the ability to express oneself in a clever and amusing way using words
（說話的）幽默風趣；機智
She was known for her sharp mind and quick wit.
她以敏銳的頭腦和機智著稱。
His conversations were always full of wit and charm.
他的談話總是充滿機智和魅力。
The comedian's wit delighted the audience.
這位喜劇演員的機智讓觀眾感到愉悅。
- Countable(可數名詞)
a person known for their clever and humorous use of language
擅長幽默風趣談吐的人；機智的人
She was a famous wit, known for her humorous observations.
她是一位著名的機智風趣之人，以其幽默的觀察而聞名。
He was a brilliant wit, always ready with a clever quip.
他是一位才華橫溢的機智之人，總是能說出機智的話語。
At the party, he was considered quite the wit, always making everyone laugh.
在派對上，他被認為是一位相當機智的人，總是讓大家開懷大笑。
Phrases of wit noun
- wits
The capacity for intelligence and quick thinking.
机智；聪明
• He solved the problem entirely by his wits, without any resources.
他完全憑藉自己的智慧解決了這個問題，沒有任何資源。
Idioms
- gather your wits
To make an effort to become calm and think more clearly.
鎮定心神
• After hearing the sudden news, she needed a moment to gather her wits.
聽到這個突如其來的消息後，她需要一點時間來整理思緒。
- to wit
Used to clarify or specify something previously mentioned; that is to say.
即，就是
• The company is preparing to expand its product line, to wit, they will be launching a new series of consumer electronics.
公司正在準備擴展其產品線，也就是說，他們將推出一個新的消費電子系列。
- frighten/scare someone out of their wits
To cause someone to be extremely frightened; to terrify someone severely.
嚇得魂不附體
• That horror movie scared me out of my wits.
那部恐怖片把我嚇得魂不附體。
- have/keep (all) your wits about you
To remain alert and quick-thinking in order to react effectively to unexpected situations or dangers.
保持警覺；隨機應變
• In this volatile market, you must keep your wits about you to protect your investments.
在這個波動的市場中，你必須保持警覺以保護你的投資。
- not be beyond the wit of man/someone
To be achievable or possible; not beyond someone's intelligence or ability.
可行的，可能实現的
• Solving this complex math problem is not beyond the wit of anyone.
解決這個複雜的數學問題並非超出任何人的智慧。
- be at your wits' end
To be so worried, confused, or frustrated that you do not know what to do next; to be at a loss as to what to do.
寧無辦法
• After trying for hours, I was at my wits' end with the problem.
嘗試了幾個小時後，我對這個問題已經束手無策了。