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genius

/ˈdʒiːniəs/

CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3813 in the learning path

天才人物

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Definitions

n. someone with exceptional intelligence or creative ability

天才人物

n. exceptional natural ability in a particular area

天赋;非凡才能

Example

My sister is a genius at fixing broken toys.

我姐姐修坏玩具特别有一手。

Creative genius often develops when schools allow students to experiment rather than simply memorise facts.

学校允许学生探索尝试,而非仅仅记忆知识时,创造天赋往往更容易得到发展。

Collocations

  • a mathematical genius
  • creative genius
  • a genius at
  • a stroke of genius

Usage tip

指天才人物时可数;指非凡才能时通常不可数。

FAQ

What does genius mean?
someone with exceptional intelligence or creative ability exceptional natural ability in a particular area
How is genius pronounced?
UK /ˈdʒiːniəs/, US /ˈdʒiːniəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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