单词 | clever |
释义 | clever clever /ˈklev.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ adjective A1 having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily: » Judy has never been very clever, but she tries hard.» Fiona is very clever at physics.» Charlie has a clever idea/plan for getting us out of our present difficulties.Thesaurus+: ↑Intelligence , ↑PerceptiveF0 skilful: » My mother is very clever with her hands.Thesaurus+: ↑Intelligence , ↑PerceptiveB1 well-designed: » I've got a clever little gadget for opening jars.Thesaurus+: ↑Useful or advantageousF0 DISAPPROVING showing intelligence, but not sincere, polite, or serious: » That's enough clever talk, young lady.Thesaurus+: ↑Intelligence , ↑Perceptive• • • Extra Examples:» Did you paint this yourself? You clever girl!» He's always telling everybody how clever his children are.» Edith may seem a bit crazy, but she's quite clever really.» How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my favourites.» The building relies on clever design rather than on ornament for its impressive effect. |
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