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wit

释义

wit

noun

UK /wɪt/

Word Forms

singular	wit
plural	wits

1
singular/uncountable the ability to use words in a clever way to make people laugh
He is a man of great wit, sensitivity, and passion.
a dry/biting/acerbic/caustic wit (=the tendency to say clever and slightly cruel things):
Perelman was known for his acerbic wit.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being funny and funny situations
humour
irony
wit
1. 1a
  countable someone who uses words in a clever and funny way
  a celebrated wit
  Synonyms and related words
  People who make others laugh or are fun to be with
  wit
  joker
  prankster
2. 1b
  singular/uncountable the ability to make people laugh without using words
  The original film had both wit and poignancy.
  Synonyms and related words
  The quality of being funny and funny situations
  humour
  irony
  wit
2

wits
plural your ability to think quickly and make sensible decisions
quick wits:
a young hero admired for his courage and quick wits
gather/collect your wits (=try to start thinking clearly):
Claudia paused, trying to gather her wits enough to reply.
keep/have your wits about you:
Keep your wits about you at all times.
Synonyms and related words
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
intelligence
intuition
intellect
3
singular/uncountable formalintelligence
You’d think they’d have the wit to send someone who could speak the language.
Synonyms and related words
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
intelligence
intuition
intellect

phrases

at your wits’ end

frighten/scare the wits out of someone

pit your wits against

to wit

wit

noun

US /wɪt/

Word Forms

singular	wit
plural	wits

1
singular/uncountable the ability to use words in a clever way to make people laugh
He is a man of great wit, sensitivity, and passion.
a dry/biting/acerbic/caustic wit (=the tendency to say clever and slightly cruel things):
Perelman was known for his acerbic wit.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being funny and funny situations
humor
irony
wit
1. 1a
  countable someone who uses words in a clever and funny way
  a celebrated wit
  Synonyms and related words
  People who make others laugh or are fun to be with
  wit
  joker
  prankster
2. 1b
  singular/uncountable the ability to make people laugh without using words
  The original film had both wit and poignancy.
  Synonyms and related words
  The quality of being funny and funny situations
  humor
  irony
  wit
2

wits
plural your ability to think quickly and make sensible decisions
quick wits:
a young hero admired for his courage and quick wits
gather/collect your wits (=try to start thinking clearly):
Claudia paused, trying to gather her wits enough to reply.
keep/have your wits about you:
Keep your wits about you at all times.
Synonyms and related words
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
intelligence
intuition
intellect
3
singular/uncountable formalintelligence
You’d think they’d have the wit to send someone who could speak the language.
Synonyms and related words
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
intelligence
intuition
intellect

phrases

at your wits’ end

frighten/scare the wits out of someone

pit your wits against

to wit

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