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单词 wise
释义 wise
wise /waɪz/ adjective
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B2 APPROVING having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life:
» I think you made a wise choice.» "I never drink more than three glasses of wine." "How wise."» Looking at the weather, I think we made a wise decision not to go to the coast this weekend.» I think it would be wiser to wait and see how much money you've got left before you make any decisions.» I never used to save money but now I'm a little older and wiser I can see the sense in it.» Was it Thomas More who said that the wise man learns from the experience of others?Thesaurus+: ↑Wise and sensible
wise to sth INFORMAL
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F0 understanding a dishonest situation or way of doing something:
» I used to be scrupulously honest then I got wise to the system.Thesaurus+: ↑Understanding and comprehending
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Extra Examples:» The painting depicts the three wise men kneeling in adoration of the baby Jesus.» You'd be wise to take a detour to avoid the roadworks.» I didn't think it wise to proffer an opinion.» I should have listened to my father's wise counsel, and saved some money instead of spending it all.» You'd be wise to keep quiet.
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