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wise adj.
⇨ wise (a wise old woman) ⇨ best (a wise precaution) wise adjective wise ♦︎ sensible ♦︎ prudentThese words all describe sb who is able to make good decisions or give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that they have. 这些词均表示有智慧的、明智的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a wise / sensible / prudent person / man / woman■ wise able to make good decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have 有智慧的；明智的◆He was too wise and experienced to try to escape.他很明智，又有经验，不会试图逃跑的。◆I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.商海十年，我变得老练精明了。OPP foolish ⇨ crazy see also wisdom ⇨ knowledge ▸ wisely adverb ◆She wisely turned down the offer.她很明智，拒绝了那个邀请。■ sensible able to make good decisions based on reason and experience rather than emotion 明智的；理智的；合理的◆I wish you'd be sensible for once!我希望你能理智点，哪怕就一次！◆She was a pleasant, sensible woman.她是个和蔼可亲、通情达理的女人。OPP stupid ⇨ crazy see also mature ⇨ adult ▸ sensibly adverb ◆Sensibly they decided not to oppose the case.他们很明智，决定不针对此辩词提出反对意见。NOTE 辨析 Wise or sensible? Wise is often used to describe older people who are respected for the knowledge that they have gained through experience, and which they use to do good. Sensible can describe people of any age who make the right decisions in everyday, practical matters. Being sensible is a good quality but it is sometimes seen as rather boring. * wise常形容因见多识广、明察善断而受人尊敬的年纪较大的人，sensible可形容日常实际事务中作出明智决定的任何年龄的人，sensible是一种良好品质，但有时显得平淡无味。■ prudent / /ˈpruːdnt/ / sensible and careful when making decisions, avoiding unnecessary risks 谨慎的；慎重的；精明的◆She has always been a prudent businesswoman.她做生意一直很慎重。ⓘ The opposite of prudent is imprudent, but this is used to describe actions and decisions much more than people. * prudent的反义词是imprudent，但大多用于描述行为和决定，少用于描述人。 see also prudence ⇨ care noun best adjective ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ favourite and ⇨ ideal 另见favourite条和ideal条best ♦︎ wise ♦︎ desirable ♦︎ sensible ♦︎ advisableThese are all words for describing the most appropriate thing to do in a particular situation. 这些词均表示最恰当的、明智的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be best / wise / desirable / sensible / advisable to do sth◆the best / a wise / a sensible choice / thing to do / use of sth◆the best / a wise / a sensible course (of action) / investment◆it is / it might be best / wise / desirable / sensible / advisable (to do sth)■ best most suitable or appropriate 最合适的；最恰当的◆What's the best way to cook steak?牛排怎么做最好？◆The best thing to do would be to apologize.最恰当的做法应该是道歉。◆He's the best man for the job.他是担任这项工作的最佳人选。◆I'm not in the best position to advise you.给你提建议，我不是很合适。◆It's best if you go now.你最好现在就走。 OPP worst ⓘ Worst describes the thing, person, course of action, etc. that is least suitable or appropriate. * worst表示事物、人、行动等最不合适的或最不恰当的◆Going back now is just about the worst thing you could do.现在回去可说是最不合适的做法了。 ■ wise based on or showing good judgement 明智的；高明的◆Locking your car doors is always a wise precaution.锁上车门总是明智的防范措施。◆The wisest course of action is just to say nothing.最明智的做法就是缄口不言。◆It was very wise of you to leave when you did.你那时离开非常明智。 OPP unwise ⇨ reckless ▸ wisely adverb ◆He wisely decided to tell the truth.他明智地决定实话实说。■ desirable / /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ / (formal) that you would like to happen or be done 想望的；可取的◆It is desirable that interest rates be reduced.利率下调是可取的。◆It is no longer desirable for adult children to live with their parents.孩子长大成人后便不再想与父母住在一起了。◆An end to the hostilities remains a highly desirable objective.结束敌对行为一直是渴望达成的目标。 OPP undesirable ⇨ unwanted ■ sensible (especially spoken) based on good judgement and reason rather than feelings; practical and likely to be a good thing to do or a good way of doing sth 明智的；合理的；切合实际的◆That wasn't a very sensible thing to do!那么做可不太明智！◆The sensible thing would be to take a taxi home.还是坐出租车回家比较好。◆I think it's a very sensible idea.我看这个主意很妥当。◆Choose a sensible diet and stick to it.选择合理的饮食，并且坚持下去。OPP stupid ⇨ crazy ▸ sensibly adverb ◆Try to drive carefully, courteously and sensibly.开车尽量要小心、礼让、稳妥。■ advisable / /ədˈvaɪzəbl/ / [not usually before noun] (rather formal) a good idea in order to achieve sth 明智；可取◆Early booking is advisable.预订宜早。◆It is advisable to practise each exercise individually at first.开始时宜把每个动作分开来做。OPP inadvisable ⓘ Inadvisable describes a course of action that is not sensible and you would advise against. * inadvisable表示某种做法不明智、不可取◆It is inadvisable to bring children on this trip.这次旅行不适宜带小孩。 |