| 单词 | quick-witted |
| 释义 | quick-witted (once / 7646 pages) adj If you've got a knack for coming up with smart comments on the fly, you're quick-witted. The most quick-witted students in a class are often the first to raise their hands to answer the teacher's question (or to supply a sarcastic remark). Anyone whose mind is sharp can be called quick-witted, especially if they've got a great sense of humor and are speedy with a comeback. Being quick-witted is helpful during a debate or when you're playing a game with a time limit. Quick-witted comes from wit, which doesn't just mean "sense of humor," but also "intelligence." WORD FAMILYquick-witted USAGE EXAMPLESThe combative, quick-witted New Jersey governor had also been deemed invaluable during Trump’s debate preparation, where he played the role of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Washington Post(Nov 20, 2016) Fitzpatrick offers a rich story of quick-witted and resilient women who preceded Hillary Clinton’s quest. Washington Post(Nov 17, 2016) They are handsome and charming, quick-witted and exuberant, observant, obsessive, and, of course, neurotic. New York Times(Nov 10, 2016) adj mentally nimble and resourceful quick-witted debater saved an embarrassing situation with quick-witted tact Syn adroit quick or skillful or adept in action or thought |
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