wisdom
/ˈwɪz.dəm/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5064 in the learning path
智慧；明智
Definitions
n. The ability to judge well using knowledge and experience
智慧；明智
n. Ideas or advice considered sensible and valuable
智慧之言；公认看法
Example
My grandmother shared her wisdom while we cooked together.
我和祖母一起做饭时，她分享了自己的人生智慧。
The wisdom of expanding road networks is increasingly questioned as cities seek more sustainable transport solutions.
随着城市寻求更可持续的交通方案，扩建道路网络是否明智越来越受到质疑。
Collocations
- conventional wisdom
- words of wisdom
- question the wisdom of
- the wisdom to do something
Word family
- wise (adj.)
- wisely (adv.)
- unwise (adj.)
Synonyms
- good judgement
- insight
Antonyms
- folly
- foolishness
Usage tip
不可数；knowledge重知识，wisdom重判断与运用。
FAQ
- What does wisdom mean?
- The ability to judge well using knowledge and experience Ideas or advice considered sensible and valuable
- How is wisdom pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɪz.dəm/, US /ˈwɪz.dəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
