首页英语词典cleverclever英英释意

clever

英 ['klevə] 美['klɛvɚ]
  • adj. 聪明的;机灵的;熟练的
  • [ 比较级cleverer 最高级 cleverest ]

英英释意


1. skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;
"cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"
"came up with a clever story"
"an ingenious press agent"
"an ingenious scheme"
2. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
"a cagey lawyer"
"too clever to be sound"
3. mentally quick and resourceful;
"an apt pupil"
"you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
4. showing inventiveness and skill;
"a clever gadget"
"the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"
"an ingenious solution to the problem"