clever
/ˈklevə/ · /ˈklevər/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1454 in the learning path
聪明的；机灵的
Definitions
adj. Quick to learn, understand, or find solutions.
聪明的；机灵的
adj. Showing skill or an original way of solving a problem.
巧妙的
Example
That clever child fixed the puzzle before lunch.
那个聪明的孩子午饭前就解开了这道谜题。
Clever design can make small urban apartments feel spacious without increasing their environmental impact.
巧妙的设计可以让城市小公寓显得宽敞，同时不增加其环境影响。
Collocations
- clever idea
- clever at
- clever solution
Word family
- cleverly (adv.)
- cleverness (n.)
Synonyms
- smart
- intelligent
Antonyms
- stupid
Usage tip
比较级cleverer，最高级cleverest。
FAQ
- What does clever mean?
- Quick to learn, understand, or find solutions. Showing skill or an original way of solving a problem.
- How is clever pronounced?
- UK /ˈklevə/, US /ˈklevər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
