"wit" in Chinese (Traditional)
機智風趣
Definition
Wit 指的是迅速說出聰明又好笑的話的能力,也可以指展現思維敏捷的機智幽默。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這個詞通常是褒義,且帶有一點書面色彩。常見搭配有 'quick wit', 'dry wit', 'sharp wit'。'Wit' 更強調聰明機敏的幽默,不只是愛開玩笑,也不要和一般智力或 'wisdom' 混淆。
Examples
Her wit made everyone laugh at dinner.
她的**機智**讓晚餐時大家都笑了。
He is known for his quick wit.
他以**機智**反應快而聞名。
The book is full of wit and charm.
這本書充滿了**機智**和魅力。
I like her dry wit—it takes a second, but it's so funny.
我喜歡她那種冷麪**機智**——要過一秒才反應過來,但真的很好笑。
Even under pressure, she never loses her wit.
即使在壓力下,她也從不失去自己的**機智**。
His wit is what makes him such a great speaker.
他的**機智**正是他成為出色演講者的原因。