wisdom noun ⇨wisdom (a man of great wisdom)⇨knowledge (ancient wisdom)wisdom
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wisdom ♦︎ common sense ♦︎ sense ♦︎ realism ♦︎ pragmatism ♦︎ sanityThese are all words for a person's ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice.这些词均表示智慧、才智。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆wisdom / sense / realism / pragmatism in (doing) sth◆the wisdom / common sense / sense to do sth◆great wisdom / common sense / sense◆political / economic wisdom / common sense / sense / realism / pragmatism◆to have the wisdom / common sense / sense / realism / pragmatism◆to show (great) wisdom / common sense / sense◆to question / doubt / have doubts about the wisdom / common sense / sense / sanity of sth■wisdom ˈwɪzdəm [uncountable] (ratherformalorironic) the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have; how sensible sth is智慧;才智;明智◆I was not quite so lacking in worldly wisdom(= knowledge of the world) as to accept this invitation from a complete stranger.我不至于那么不通世事,接受一个完全是陌生人的邀请吧。◆Several people questioned the wisdom of building in that particular spot.一些人对在那个地点建楼是否明智持怀疑态度。◆Do you have any more words of wisdom for us?您对我们还有别的忠告吗?ⓘ Conventional/received wisdom is the view or belief that most people hold; the phrase is often used to show that the speaker disagrees with this view. * conventional/received wisdom指大多数人的看法,常用于表示说话人与大多数人的看法不同◆Conventional wisdom has it that all sense of community has gone, but that is not the case where I live.人们普遍认为社区感已不复存在,但是我住的地方不同。■ˌcommon ˈsense [uncountable] the ability to think about things in a practical way and make sensible decisions常识◆If any problems arise, just use your common sense.如有问题出现,按常识处理即可。◆We prefer to take a common sense approach to raising children.我们希望按常理养育孩子。 see also common ⇨ normal■sense [uncountable] good understanding and judgement; the ability to know what is sensible or practical见识;良好的判断;判断力◆You should have the sense to take advice when it's offered.你要知道好歹,别人给你忠告,你就该接受。◆There's no sense in worrying about it now.现在大可不必为此犯愁。◆He was respected for his humour and his good sense.大家都为他的幽默和明智而折服。◆I wish you'd talk sense(= talk sensibly).希望你能正经说话。OPPnonsense ⇨ nonsense■realism ˈriːəlɪzəm, BrE also ˈrɪəlɪzəm [uncountable] a way of accepting and dealing with situations as they really are without being influenced by your emotions or by false hopes务实作风;现实主义方式◆There was a new mood of realism among the leaders at the peace talks.参加和平谈判的领导人中有一种务实的新气象。■pragmatismˈprægmətɪzəm [uncountable] (formal) a way of solving problems and dealing with situations that is based on what is practically possible rather than on ideas and theories实用主义;务实思想;实用观点◆The new government needs pragmatism, not some vague ideology.新一届政府需要务实思想,而不是一些含糊的意识形态。■sanity ˈsænəti [uncountable] (ratherformal) the state of being sensible and reasonable明智;理智;通情达理◆We need a return to economic sanity.我们需要经济的理性回归。OPPmadnessⓘ Madness is crazy or stupid behaviour that could be dangerous. * madness指可导致危险的疯狂或愚蠢的行为◆It would be sheer madness to trust a man like that.相信那样一个人简直是疯了。◆In a moment of madness she had agreed to go out with him.由于一时糊涂,她答应和他约会。