shrewd
/ʃruːd/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6803 in the learning path
精明的；判断敏锐的
Definitions
adj. good at judging situations and making decisions that bring advantages
精明的；判断敏锐的
Example
That shrewd purchase saved us money on heating.
那次明智的购买为我们节省了取暖费用。
Shrewd investment in renewable energy can help governments reduce future costs while improving national energy security.
对可再生能源进行精明投资，可以帮助政府降低未来成本，同时提升国家能源安全。
Collocations
- a shrewd investor
- a shrewd judgement
- a shrewd investment
Word family
- shrewdly (adv.)
- shrewdness (n.)
Synonyms
- astute
- perceptive
Antonyms
- naive
Usage tip
强调判断精明、善于谋利，不等于单纯聪明。
FAQ
- What does shrewd mean?
- good at judging situations and making decisions that bring advantages
- How is shrewd pronounced?
- UK /ʃruːd/, US /ʃruːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
