单词	savvy
释义	savvy1 nounsavvy2 adjective savvysav‧vy1 /ˈsævi/ noun [uncountable] informal Word Origin WORD ORIGINsavvy1 Origin: 1800-1900 savvy ‘to know’ (18-21 centuries), from Spanish sabe ‘he or she knows’, from saber ‘to know’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES political savvy EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS His performance with the relatives was a remarkable display of political savvy. To be sure, the film offers up some contemporary savvy. practical knowledge and ability SYN  know-how:  He’s obviously got a lot of political savvy. savvy1 nounsavvy2 adjective savvysavvy2 adjective American English informal Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Lisa had become a savvy young woman. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Both companies are founded upon savvy business ideas. Brilliant detective work with a little luck tossed in to catch the savvy killer. I have to be savvy about seeking out opportunities. One part of the need was obvious: Mario was a first-class driver and extraordinarily savvy in development work. The networker went on to ask if she could use an employee who was savvy about global marketing. This is one of the hottest destinations after work for savvy Downtowners, especially during special events when there is live entertainment. You knew he was smart about cars; he was savvy about life too. someone who is savvy is clever and knows how to deal with situations successfully:  savvy consumers
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