clever
adj
(-er, -est)
1
(a) quick at learning and understanding things; intelligent 敏於學習和理解的; 機靈的; 聰明的; 伶俐的
clever at arithmetic 擅長算術的
a clever student 聰明的學生
Clever girl! 伶俐的姑娘!
(b) skilful; nimble 熟練的; 靈巧的
be clever with money, a needle, one's hands 擅長理財、 針線活兒好、 手巧
be clever at making excuses 善於找藉口
How clever of you to do that! 你那樣做真太聰明了!
2 (of things, ideas, actions, etc); showing intelligence or skill; ingenious (指事物、 主意、 舉動等)表現出聰明或靈巧的; 精巧的
a clever scheme 精明的計劃
a clever little gadget 靈巧的小玩意兒.
3 (infml derog 口, 貶) quick-witted or smart, often in a cheeky way 機敏的, 精明的, 耍小聰明的(常指厚顏無恥的)
Are you trying to be clever? 你想耍心眼兒嗎?
He was too clever for (ie He outwitted) us. 他太精明了(我們斗不過).