| 单词 | genius |
| 释义 | genius /jeen"yeuhs/, n. , pl. geniuses for 2, 3, 8, genii /jee"nee uy'/ for 6, 7, 9. 1. an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. 2. a person having such capacity. 3. a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an IQ above 140. 4. natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership. 5. distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language. 6. the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc. 7. either of two mutually opposed spirits, one good and the other evil, supposed to attend a person throughout life. 8. a person who strongly influences for good or ill the character, conduct, or destiny of a person, place, or thing: Rasputin, the evil genius of Russian politics. 9. genie (defs. 1, 3). [1350-1400; ME < L: tutelary deity or genius of a person; cf. GENUS] Syn. 4. gift, talent, aptitude, faculty. |
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