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"wit" in Chinese (Simplified)

机智风趣

Definition

Wit 指的是迅速说出聪明又好笑的话的能力,也可以指体现思维敏捷的机智幽默。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词通常是褒义,带一点书面色彩。常见搭配有 'quick wit', 'dry wit', 'sharp wit'。'Wit' 更强调聪明机敏的幽默,不是单纯爱开玩笑,也不要和一般的智力或 'wisdom' 混淆。

Examples

Her wit made everyone laugh at dinner.

她的**机智**让晚餐时大家都笑了。

He is known for his quick wit.

他以**机智**反应快而闻名。

The book is full of wit and charm.

这本书充满了**机智**和魅力。

I like her dry wit—it takes a second, but it's so funny.

我喜欢她那种冷面**机智**——要过一秒才反应过来,但真的很好笑。

Even under pressure, she never loses her wit.

即使在压力下,她也从不失去自己的**机智**。

His wit is what makes him such a great speaker.

他的**机智**正是他成为出色演讲者的原因。