单词 | savvy |
释义 | savvy From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsavvysav‧vy1 /ˈsævi/ noun [uncountable] informalKNOW somethingpractical knowledge and ability SYN know-how He’s obviously got a lot of political savvy.Examples from the Corpussavvy• To be sure, the film offers up some contemporary savvy.• His performance with the relatives was a remarkable display of political savvy.• political savvysavvysavvy2 adjective American English informalsomeone who is savvy is clever and knows how to deal with situations successfully savvy consumersExamples from the Corpussavvy• The networker went on to ask if she could use an employee who was savvy about global marketing.• You knew he was smart about cars; he was savvy about life too.• I have to be savvy about seeking out opportunities.• Both companies are founded upon savvy business ideas.• This is one of the hottest destinations after work for savvy Downtowners, especially during special events when there is live entertainment.• One part of the need was obvious: Mario was a first-class driver and extraordinarily savvy in development work.• Lisa had become a savvy young woman.From Longman Business Dictionarysavvysav‧vy /ˈsævi/ noun [uncountable] informal practical knowledge and experienceHer marketing savvy is exactly what this job requires. —savvy adjective [only before a noun]Savvy investors will do more than go for companies with straight A rankings.Origin savvy1 (1800-1900) savvy “to know” ((18-21 centuries)), from Spanish sabe “he or she knows”, from saber “to know” |
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