Wits
[wits]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception; 'he used his wits to get ahead'; 'I was scared out of my wits'; 'he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind'.
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例句/造句/用法:
- Now, Betteredge, exert those sharp wits of yours, and observe the conclusion to which the Colonel's instructions point! 威爾基·柯林斯. 月亮寶石.
- She had all her wits about her, and she certainly understood her business. 威爾基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
- Trade sharpens wer wits; and them that's mechanics like me is forced to think. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪麗.
- She came flying into my room when I was ill in bed, and frightened me half out of my wits. 哈裡特·威爾遜. 哈裡特·威爾遜回忆录.
- But I know this is a place where even a man of business needs his wits about him; and if mine can be of any use to you here, you're welcome to them. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- I've been working away at mathematics till my head is in a muddle, and I'm going to freshen my wits by a brisk turn. 路易莎·梅·奧爾科特. 小婦人.
- In the second (as you shall presently judge), Mr. Seegrave was fast approaching the condition of a superintendent at his wits' end. 威爾基·柯林斯. 月亮寶石.
- You are further aware that most people affirm pleasure to be the good, but the finer sort of wits say it is knowledge? 柏拉圖. 理想國.
- Men had very little time and disposition for play, and this, coupled with the remnants of Puritanic influence, left the game in the hands of those who lived by their wits rather than work. 佚名. 神奇的知識之書.
- And I hope you'll look over it, Mr. Bruff, sir, in consideration of my having been really and truly frightened out of my wits. 威爾基·柯林斯. 月亮寶石.
- The boy set his wits to work. 佚名. 神奇的知識之書.
- Many, without labour, would live by their wits only, but they break for want of stock_; whereas industry gives comfort, and plenty, and respect. 本傑明·佛蘭克林. 佛蘭克林自傳.
- The wits would perform the office of introduction with overcharged pomp and politeness, but they could not easily overstep his sense of its gravity. 查理斯·狄更斯. 小杜麗.
- Let us say nothing about it to him till the plan is settled, then I'll run away before he can collect his wits and be tragic. 路易莎·梅·奧爾科特. 小婦人.
- I recalled his singular conduct of yesterday, and really I began to fear his wits were touched. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 簡·愛.
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