单词 | genius |
释义 | genius genius /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ noun [C or U] (PLURAL geniuses) C1 very great and rare natural ability or skill, especially in a particular area such as science or art, or a person who has this: » (an) artistic/creative/musical genius» Einstein was a (mathematical) genius.» From the age of three, she showed signs of genius.» It was such a brilliant idea - a real stroke of genius.Thesaurus+: ↑Skill, talent and abilityevil genius LITERARYF0 a person who has a strong bad influence over other people: » The film was about an evil genius who wanted to control the world.Thesaurus+: ↑Unpleasant people in general , ↑Unpleasant menhave a genius for sthF0 to be especially skilled at a particular activity: » She has a genius for raising money.Thesaurus+: ↑Skill, talent and ability• • • Extra Examples:» The idea came to her in a flash of genius.» Steve can solve anything - the man's a genius.» Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.» Although this painting clearly bears the stamp of genius, we don't know who painted it.» Using a sailing ship as the company badge was a touch of genius. |
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