释义
[ wahyz -lee ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈwaɪz li / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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adverb in a way that shows good sense or judgment; prudently: In taking good care of our health, we have to be well-informed and wisely cautious.
in a way that shows depth of discernment or understanding; insightfully: Albert Einstein wisely observed that we can't solve today's problems with the same thinking that created those problems.
Origin of wisely wise1 + -ly
Words nearby wisely wise, wiseacre, wise-ass, wisecrack, wise guy, wisely , Wiseman, Wise Men, wisenheimer, wisent, wise up
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