n. 效率,效能;實力,能力;[物]性能;功效;
?? ef出+fic做+iency表名詞 →做出事情→ 有效率
"It was Mann who structured the agenda for maximum efficiency."
是曼制定這個取得最大效率的議程的.
近義:output, outturn, performance, production, return, throughput
反義:inability, inadequacy, incompetence, incompetency, insufficiency, lack
adj. 聰明的;理解力強的;有智力的;[計]智能的;
?? intellig知識界 + ent表示具有...性質的 → 智能型的;有才智的,聰明的
"You're too intelligent to fall for his flattery."
你很聰明,不會受他的阿諛奉承所惑。
近義:logical, astute, perceptive, percipient, perspicacious, practical
反義:idiot, idiotic, ignorant, moronic, naive, noodleheaded
n. 怠惰, 無精打采
近義:apathy, idleness, impassiveness, impassivity, inactivity, indecision
反義:heedfulness, application, industriousness, industry, intentness, interest