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单词 savvy
释义
savvy1 nounsavvy2 adjective
savvysav‧vy1 /ˈsævi/ noun [uncountable] informal Word Origin
WORD ORIGINsavvy1
Origin:
1800-1900 savvy ‘to know’ (18-21 centuries), from Spanish sabe ‘he or she knows’, from saber ‘to know’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • political savvy
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • His performance with the relatives was a remarkable display of political savvy.
  • To be sure, the film offers up some contemporary savvy.
practical knowledge and ability SYN  know-how:  He’s obviously got a lot of political savvy.
savvy1 nounsavvy2 adjective
savvysavvy2 adjective American English informal Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Lisa had become a savvy young woman.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Both companies are founded upon savvy business ideas.
  • Brilliant detective work with a little luck tossed in to catch the savvy killer.
  • I have to be savvy about seeking out opportunities.
  • One part of the need was obvious: Mario was a first-class driver and extraordinarily savvy in development work.
  • The networker went on to ask if she could use an employee who was savvy about global marketing.
  • This is one of the hottest destinations after work for savvy Downtowners, especially during special events when there is live entertainment.
  • You knew he was smart about cars; he was savvy about life too.
someone who is savvy is clever and knows how to deal with situations successfully:  savvy consumers
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