clever
英 ['klevə]
美['klɛvɚ]
- adj. 聪明的；机灵的；熟练的
- [ 比较级cleverer 最高级 cleverest ]
英英释意
- 1. skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;
- "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"
- "came up with a clever story"
- "an ingenious press agent"
- "an ingenious scheme"
- 2. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
- "a cagey lawyer"
- "too clever to be sound"
- 3. mentally quick and resourceful;
- "an apt pupil"
- "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
- 4. showing inventiveness and skill;
- "a clever gadget"
- "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"
- "an ingenious solution to the problem"
