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单词 perspicacity
释义
perspicacity
noun[U]
formalapproving
uk
/ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.ti/us
/ˌpɝː.spɪˈkæs.ə.t̬i/
theabilitytounderstandthingsquicklyand makeaccuratejudgments:
聪颖；敏锐
a woman ofexceptionalperspicacity极其聪颖的女人
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(Definition ofperspicacityfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofperspicacity

perspicacity
There is no deficiency, of either intelligence orperspicacity: the narrator is actively creating error.
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We also hail the referee for hisperspicacityand thank him for his help in shortening some proofs.
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This leads to some very counterintuitive observations that at least initially lackperspicacity, but which become more clear when we consider meaning specifically.
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Because of her moral character traits andperspicacity, the girl outsmarts the nobleman and escapes.
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Overall, the book would have gained inperspicacityfrom some editorial work.
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Ferguson is convincing because of her extensive use of detail, theperspicacityof her observations, and the scholarly care that she takes in the construction of her argument.
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His speech was distinguished by itsperspicacityof thought and its felicity of phrase.
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With characteristic acuity andperspicacity, he has identified an important issue.
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I congratulate them on their tenacity andperspicacityin this difficult and opaque area of company law and education.
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Indeed, we would have put it down ourselves had he not with greatperspicacityand promptitude done so himself.
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It is a broadcast of real intellectualperspicacity.
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I am grateful to him for hisperspicacityin coming back just to listen to my speech.
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Their ability has been recognised by the greaterperspicacityof magnates outside the railway companies.
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But great care is needed and greatperspicacitymust be exercised in an examination of all the safeguards.
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With his usualperspicacity, he has anticipated my next point.
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