clever /ˈklɛvə/ CET4 TEM4 ( cleverer, cleverest )

• 1. 

  ADJ Someone who is clever is intelligent and able to understand things easily or plan things well. 聪明的

  例：

  He's a very clever man.

  他是个很聪明的人。

• 2. 

  cleverly ADV 聪明地

  例：

  She would cleverly pick up on what I said.

  她会很聪明地留心我说的话。

• 3. 

  ADJ A clever idea, book, or invention is extremely effective and shows the skill of the people involved. 巧妙的

  例：

  It is a clever and gripping novel, yet something is missing from its heart.

  这是一部构思巧妙、引人入胜的小说，不过在精神上还缺少点什么。

• 4. 

  cleverly ADV 巧妙地 [ADV -ed]

  例：

  ...a cleverly designed swimsuit.

  …一件设计巧妙的游泳衣。