"sharp as a tack" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 聪明伶俐
• 思维敏捷

Definition

用于形容非常聪明、头脑反应快、思路敏捷的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式且带有赞美意味的俚语，常用来形容年纪大但思维依旧敏捷的人，也可以形容任何反应快的人。不要字面翻译；要理解它是比喻。

Examples

My grandfather is sharp as a tack even at 85.

我爷爷85岁了，还是**思维敏捷**。

The new student is sharp as a tack; she learns very quickly.

新来的学生**聪明伶俐**，学东西特别快。

He's sharp as a tack when it comes to solving problems.

他在解决问题时总是**思维敏捷**。

Wow, you remembered all those details? You're sharp as a tack!

哇，你居然记得所有细节？你**聪明伶俐**！

My mom is still sharp as a tack and never misses a thing.

我妈妈现在**思维依旧敏捷**，什么都难不倒她。

You have to be sharp as a tack to work in this fast-paced office.

在这个快节奏的办公室工作，你必须要**聪明伶俐**。