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单词 clever
释义

clever

UK /ˈklevə(r)/

Word Forms

adjectiveclever
comparativecleverer
superlativecleverest

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    good at learning or understanding things

    Tony was a charming and clever man.

    I’d like to be a doctor but I’m not clever enough.

    a clever boy/girl:

    What a clever boy you are!

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe intelligent or wise people
    1. 1a
      good at achieving what you want, especially by using unusual or slightly dishonest methods

      She had a clever lawyer, and was never punished for the murder.

      Synonyms and related words

      Words used to describe dishonest people and behaviour
    2. 1b
      good at doing something
      clever at doing something:

      He’s clever at concealing his feelings about her.

      clever with:

      To be a carpenter you’ve got to be clever with your hands (=good at making things).

      Synonyms and related words

      Skilful and able
  2. 2
    a clever idea or action is unusual but effective and intelligent

    It was a clever idea to sell the boat.

    The clever use of colour can make fine hair look thick.

    Using the Welsh name was a clever marketing ploy.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe intelligent thought or actions
    1. 2a
      a clever tool, machine, or invention is unusual but good and effective

      This is a very clever piece of software.

      Synonyms and related words

      Describing machines and pieces of equipment
  3. 3
    Britishinformalsaying annoying or offensive things to make yourself look better than someone
    clever with:

    Don’t try and get clever with me.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing arrogant and over-confident people or behaviour
  4. 4
    Britishspoken humorousused for saying that what someone has done is stupid

    ‘I left the door unlocked all night.’ ‘That was clever.’

    Synonyms and related words

    Not showing careful thought or good judgment

phrases

not feel/look too clever
too clever by half


derived words
cleverly
Synonyms and related words

Describing arrogant and over-confident people or behaviour
Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe intelligent or wise people
Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe intelligent thought or actions
Synonyms and related words

Skilful and able
cleverness
Synonyms and related words

Showing off, boasting and boastfulness
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Cheating, dishonest and insincere behaviour
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Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
Synonyms and related words

Skill, talent and ability

clever

US /ˈklevər/

Word Forms

adjectiveclever
comparativecleverer
superlativecleverest

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    good at achieving what you want, especially by using unusual or slightly dishonest methods

    With a clever lawyer, she could easily be acquitted.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe dishonest people and behavior
    1. 1a
      good at doing or using something
      clever with:

      You’d have to be very clever with words to get people to listen.

      Synonyms and related words

      Skillful and able
    2. 1b
      mainly Britishgood at learning or understanding things

      a charming and clever man

      Synonyms and related words

      Words used to describe intelligent or wise people
  2. 2
    mainly Britishused about an unusual but effective and intelligent idea or action

    It was a clever idea to use the boat for the party.

    Using the Cherokee name was a clever marketing ploy.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe intelligent thought or actions
    1. 2a
      used about a tool, machine, or invention that is unusual but good and effective

      This is a very clever piece of software.

      Synonyms and related words

      Describing machines and pieces of equipment

derived words
cleverly
Synonyms and related words

Describing arrogant and over-confident people or behavior
Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe intelligent or wise people
Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe intelligent thought or actions
Synonyms and related words

Skillful and able
cleverness
Synonyms and related words

Showing off, boasting and boastfulness
Synonyms and related words

Cheating, dishonest and insincere behavior
Synonyms and related words

Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
Synonyms and related words

Skill, talent and ability
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