cleverness
/ˈklevənəs/ · /ˈklevərnəs/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5014 in the learning path
聪明；机灵；巧妙
Definitions
n. the ability to understand quickly or find effective, inventive solutions
聪明；机灵；巧妙
Example
Her cleverness helped us fix the tent before sunset.
她的机智让我们在日落前修好了帐篷。
The cleverness of a design lies in solving practical problems without introducing unnecessary complexity.
设计的巧妙之处在于解决实际问题，而不增加不必要的复杂性。
Collocations
- remarkable cleverness
- the cleverness of a design
- show cleverness
Word family
- clever (adj.)
- cleverly (adv.)
Synonyms
- intelligence
- ingenuity
Antonyms
- stupidity
Usage tip
不可数名词；既可指人的聪明，也可指设计巧妙。
FAQ
- What does cleverness mean?
- the ability to understand quickly or find effective, inventive solutions
- How is cleverness pronounced?
- UK /ˈklevənəs/, US /ˈklevərnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
