释义 |
be quick (or slow) on the uptake informal Be quick (or slow) to understand something: he shows irritation with people who are slow on the uptake...- Cricket has been slow on the uptake to see what mental practice can do.
- It is beyond ridiculous to wait four hours in line to process a simple application, merely because the counter clerk is not quick on the uptake, and is unable to process work at a reasonable speed.
- They'll be quick on the uptake, so they'll understand your product or service more rapidly than most.
See parent entry: uptake |