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sane

/seɪn/

CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3917 in the learning path

理智的;明智的

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Definitions

adj. Showing reasonable judgment rather than extreme or foolish thinking.

理智的;明智的

adj. Able to think clearly and understand reality.

心智健全的

Example

Taking a short break seemed like the only sane choice.

稍微休息一下似乎是唯一明智的选择。

A sane approach to urban planning balances economic growth with residents' need for green spaces.

明智的城市规划方式会兼顾经济增长与居民对绿地的需求。

Collocations

  • a sane approach
  • a sane decision
  • keep someone sane

Word family

  • sanity (n.)
  • insane (adj.)
  • insanity (n.)

Synonyms

  • sensible
  • rational

Antonyms

  • irrational
  • insane

Usage tip

表示明智时近于sensible;并非所有心理疾病都影响理智。

FAQ

What does sane mean?
Showing reasonable judgment rather than extreme or foolish thinking. Able to think clearly and understand reality.
How is sane pronounced?
UK /seɪn/, US /seɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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