| Level | C1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | wit |
| IPA | /wɪt / noun [uncountable] |
| Back | nükte, nüktedanlık, espri akıl, zeka |
| Back 2 | wit (noun) /wɪt /
noun [uncountable]
1 the
ability to use words in a clever and amusing way
nükte, nüktedanlık,
espri
adjective witty
2 (wits)
[plural]
your ability to think
quickly and clearly and to make good decisions
akıl, zekâ
The game of chess is essentially a battle
of wits.
3 (-witted)
[in compounds]
having a particular
type of intelligence
akıllı, zeki
quick-witted
hazırcevap
slow-witted
IDIOMS
at
your wits' end
not knowing what to do
or say because you are very worried
ne
yapacağını bilememek
keep
your wits about you
to be ready to act in
a difficult situation
tetikte
olmak, uyanık olmak
|
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