clever

形容詞

UK/ˈklev.əʳ/
US/ˈklev.ɚ/

定義 clever 形容詞

  1. A1

    having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily

    聰明的;伶俐的;機靈的

    • Judy has never been particularly clever, but she is very diligent.

      Judy從來都不特別聰明,但她非常勤奮。

    • Fiona demonstrates a high degree of cleverness in physics.

      Fiona在物理學上表現出高度的聰明才智。

    • Charlie has a clever strategy to help us navigate our current difficulties.

      Charlie有一個聰明的策略來幫助我們應對目前的困難。

  2. skilful

    靈巧的;熟練的

    • My grandmother is very clever with her hands, creating beautiful crafts.

      我的祖母手非常靈巧,能做出精美的手工藝品。

    • The carpenter is very clever at making exquisite furniture.

      這位木匠非常擅長製作精美的傢俱。

    • The chef is very clever, turning simple ingredients into a delicious dish.

      這位廚師非常聰明,能把簡單的食材變成美味的菜餚。

  3. B1

    well-designed

    (設計)巧妙的;精巧的

    • I have a clever little tool designed to open jars effortlessly.

      我有一個設計巧妙的小工具,可以輕鬆打開罐子。

    • This is a clever solution that saves both time and effort.

      這是一個巧妙的解決方案,既節省時間又省力。

    • This application has a very clever interface.

      這個應用程式有一個非常巧妙的介面。

  4. disapproving(貶義)

    showing intelligence, but not sincere, polite, or serious

    油嘴滑舌的;不誠懇的

    • Enough with the clever talk and flattery, young lady.

      夠了,年輕女士,別再油嘴滑舌和奉承了。

    • He tried to evade responsibility with clever but insincere remarks.

      他試圖用油嘴滑舌但不真誠的言辭逃避責任。

    • Don't use such a clever but insincere attitude with me.

      別用這種油嘴滑舌但不真誠的態度對我。

成語

  • clever dick/clogs

    A person who displays their intelligence in an irritating way that annoys others; a know-it-all.

    自作聰明、令人反感的人

    He's always being a clever dick, showing off his supposed smarts in meetings.

    他總是在會議上表現得像個自作聰明的人,炫耀他自以為是的聰明。

  • be too clever by half

    To exhibit an excessive and irritating level of self-confidence in one's own intelligence.

    聰明反被聰明誤

    He's always trying to point out others' mistakes in meetings, he's being too clever by half.

    他總是在會議上指出別人的錯誤,真是聰明過頭了。