ingenuity
/ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/ · /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːəti/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6811 in the learning path
独创力；巧思
Definitions
n. the ability to solve problems in clever, original ways
独创力；巧思
Example
With some ingenuity, Lina turned old crates into shelves.
莉娜巧妙地把旧板条箱改成了架子。
Human ingenuity can help communities develop affordable solutions to water shortages using locally available materials.
人类的巧思能帮助社区利用当地材料，开发经济实惠的缺水应对方案。
Collocations
- human ingenuity
- show ingenuity
- a feat of ingenuity
Word family
- ingenious (adj.)
- ingeniously (adv.)
Synonyms
- inventiveness
- resourcefulness
Usage tip
对应形容词ingenious；别与意为天真的ingenuous混淆。
FAQ
- What does ingenuity mean?
- the ability to solve problems in clever, original ways
- How is ingenuity pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/, US /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
