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| /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)ns/ |
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| 1 | the ability to understand and think about things, and to gain and use knowledge 智慧；智力；悟性 |
| a person of average intelligence 智力平平的人 |
| Someone of your age is expected to show more intelligence. 像你这样年纪的人应该显示出更多的智慧。 |
| Maria had spirit and intelligence as well as beauty. 玛丽亚活力、才智和美貌兼备。 |
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| 2 | information collected about the secret plans and activities of a foreign government , enemy etc 情报；谍报 |
| The satellite could also be used to gather intelligence. 卫星也能用来搜集情报。 |
| | 2a | a government organization that collects information about the secret plans and activities of a foreign government , enemy etc 情报机构 | | the chief of military intelligence 军事情报机构主管 | |
| Metaphor | | | | | | Intelligence is like a light . The more intelligent someone is, the brighter the light. | | 智慧就像一盏灯（light）。 一个人越有智慧，这盏灯就越亮。 | | She is one of the brightest children in the class.她是班上最聪明的孩子之一。
He is the most brilliant scholar in his field.他是该领域最杰出的学者。
She shines at languages.她在语言方面才华横溢。
She outshines everyone else.她比其他任何人都耀眼。
I had a sudden flash of inspiration.我突然间有了灵光闪现。
I admired his dazzling/sparkling wit.我羡慕他那闪光的智慧。
He never said anything and seemed a bit dim.他从不说什么，显得有点儿呆呆的。
This is the work of a very dull mind.这是一个笨人做出来的活儿。
| | Intelligence is like a knife or blade. The more intelligent someone is, the sharper the blade. | | 智慧就像一把刀（knife） 或刀刃(blade) 。一个人越是有智慧，这刀刃就越锋利。 | | He’ s very sharp/sharp-witted: he notices everything.他非常精明/机敏：洞察周围的一切。
She has a razor-sharp mind.她头脑敏锐。
I want to cut through the waffle and get straight to the point.我想结束无聊的谈话直奔主题。
We carefully dissected the problem.我们小心谨慎地剖析了这个问题。
He has a keen intellect.他具有敏捷的思维能力。
They made some pointed remarks.他们发表了一些一针见血的评论。
He was an incisive critic.他是个尖锐的批评家。
| | See also ->mind | | See also ->understand | | | |
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