单词 | canny |
释义 | canny —canniness, n. /kan"ee/, adj., cannier, canniest, adv. adj. 1. careful; cautious; prudent: a canny reply. 2. astute; shrewd; knowing; sagacious: a canny negotiator. 3. skilled; expert. 4. frugal; thrifty: a canny housewife. 5. Scot. a. safe to deal with, invest in, or work at (usually used with a negative). b. gentle; careful; steady. c. snug; cozy; comfortable. d. pleasing; attractive. e. Archaic. having supernatural or occult powers. adv. Also, cannily. 6. in a canny manner. 7. Scot. carefully; cautiously. [1630-40; CAN1 + -Y1] |
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