智力
Definition
(noun) Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
Examples
“这个内向的学生展现出了惊人的智力，让全班同学感到惊喜。”
“这孩子智力不错，拼乐高一学就会。”
This kid's pretty sharp, he picked up the Lego set right away.
“别小看她，智力上她从来不输人。”
Don't underestimate her, she's never behind anyone when it comes to intelligence.
“昨晚在上海的酒吧里，他喝了两杯就开始胡说，智力像断了线。”
Last night at a bar in Shanghai, he had two drinks and started rambling, like his brain had short-circuited.
“医生说，长期失眠会慢慢拖低智力。”
The doctor said that long-term insomnia can slowly drag down intelligence.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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