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shrewd adj.精明 The word shrewd is from a Middle English adjective formed from the noun schrewe "an evil person, a villain." This Middle English noun is an earlier form of our modern English word shrew. So shrewd and shrew are related to each other. Shrewd doesn't usually have a disapproving or negative tone, but shrew certainly does. 1[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]精明的；敏锐的；有眼光的；精于盘算的 A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. She's a shrewd businesswoman...她是个精明的女商人。His grey eyes were shrewd but kindly...他灰色的眼睛目光锐利却很亲切。It should prove a shrewd investment.这将是一项精明的投资。shrewdlyShe looked at him shrewdly.她目光敏锐地看着他。...a shrewdly worded statement.一份措辞得体的声明shrewdnessHis natural shrewdness tells him what is needed to succeed.他与生俱来的精明告诉他成功所需要的一切。

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[ʃru:d] If you are shrewd in your spending, you can make a small salary go a long way. Use the adjective shrewd to describe a person or thing that is smart or clever in a practical sort of way. ★☆☆☆☆

英语单词	shrewd
英美音标	[ʃru:d]
中文释义	adj.精明
vocabulary简明	If you are shrewd in your spending, you can make a small salary go a long way. Use the adjective shrewd to describe a person or thing that is smart or clever in a practical sort of way.
vocabulary扩展	The word shrewd is from a Middle English adjective formed from the noun schrewe "an evil person, a villain." This Middle English noun is an earlier form of our modern English word shrew. So shrewd and shrew are related to each other. Shrewd doesn't usually have a disapproving or negative tone, but shrew certainly does.
柯林斯星级	★☆☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]精明的；敏锐的；有眼光的；精于盘算的 A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. She's a shrewd businesswoman... 她是个精明的女商人。 His grey eyes were shrewd but kindly... 他灰色的眼睛目光锐利却很亲切。 It should prove a shrewd investment. 这将是一项精明的投资。 shrewdly She looked at him shrewdly. 她目光敏锐地看着他。 ...a shrewdly worded statement. 一份措辞得体的声明 shrewdness His natural shrewdness tells him what is needed to succeed. 他与生俱来的精明告诉他成功所需要的一切。

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