英语词汇“savoir-faire”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Your savoir-fair is your social smoothness. It will serve you well at parties, and on the first day at a new school.

As with so many French words that have English cousins, the French version somehow retains an edge of sophistication over its counterpart. The nearest English equivalent of savoir-faire is know-how. But while know-how pertains to nearly all skills, especially practical ones, savoir-faire usually refers specifically to skill in social and diplomatic situations.

WORD FAMILY

savoir-faire

USAGE EXAMPLES

I think that their open secret is innocence, maintained at fantastic levels of talent, dedication, and savoir-faire.

The New Yorker(Dec 30, 2015)

Savoir-faire meant the aristocracy of style: which wine to decant, which brand of cigarette to smoke, which automatic weapon to carry under the armpit.

Time(Nov 06, 2015)

On the Connected's new website, Tag describes the device as "tradition meets innovation, craftsmanship meets savoir-faire, and bold style meets breakthrough technology."

The Verge(Oct 12, 2015)

n social skill

Syn|Hyper

address

tact, tactfulness

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

单词	savoir-faire
释义	savoir-faire (once / 82079 pages) n Your savoir-fair is your social smoothness. It will serve you well at parties, and on the first day at a new school. As with so many French words that have English cousins, the French version somehow retains an edge of sophistication over its counterpart. The nearest English equivalent of savoir-faire is know-how. But while know-how pertains to nearly all skills, especially practical ones, savoir-faire usually refers specifically to skill in social and diplomatic situations. WORD FAMILY savoir-faire USAGE EXAMPLES I think that their open secret is innocence, maintained at fantastic levels of talent, dedication, and savoir-faire. The New Yorker(Dec 30, 2015) Savoir-faire meant the aristocracy of style: which wine to decant, which brand of cigarette to smoke, which automatic weapon to carry under the armpit. Time(Nov 06, 2015) On the Connected's new website, Tag describes the device as "tradition meets innovation, craftsmanship meets savoir-faire, and bold style meets breakthrough technology." The Verge(Oct 12, 2015) n social skill Syn\|Hyper address tact, tactfulness consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
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