| 释义 |
can·ny
I. \ˈkanē, -i\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: can (I) + -y
1.
a. : foresighted, knowing, wise
b. : cautious, prudent, wary
c. : clever, cunning, sly
d. : frugal, thrifty
e. : shrewd in worldly affairs : watchful for self-interest : sharp-witted
2. Scotland
a. : fortunate, lucky
b. : free from weird qualities or unnatural powers : safe to deal with — used in a negative constr.
c. : wise in supernatural affairs : having occult powers
3.
a. Scotland : careful, gentle, steady
b. Scotland : comfortable, cozy, quiet, snug
c. dialect Britain : agreeable to the eyes or perception : pleasant, worthy — used as a general term of approbation
d. dialect England : considerable especially in extent, number, or amount
II. adverb
Scotland : in a canny manner: as
a. : carefully, cautiously
b. : gently, quietly — compare ca' canny |