单词 | wise |
释义 | wise 1 (wīz) adj. wis·er, wis·est Phrasal Verb: 1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader. 2. a. Exhibiting common sense; prudent: a wise decision. b. Shrewd; crafty: made a wise move selling the house when he did. 3. Provided with information; informed. Often used with to: I'm wise to your tricks. We were none the wiser after reading the report. 4. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent. wise up Slang To make or become aware, informed, or sophisticated. [Middle English, from Old English wīs; see weid- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] wisely adv. wiseness n. |
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