intelligent

UK/ɪn'telɪdʒ(ə)nt/US/in'telidʒәnt/

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Definitions

adj.

Having or showing a high mental ability; quick to understand.

聪明的，有才智的。

adj.

Of a device or system: able to adapt or respond using built-in computing.

（设备/系统）智能的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

intel-between, among

ligchoose, pick, read, gather

-entperforming, being in a state

=intelligent

intel- (among) + lig (pick) + -ent (adj.) = able to pick out the right thing from among many; sharp-minded. The 'intelligent device' sense borrows this: a machine that selects an appropriate response on its own.

Root lect still carries 128 more words

Common Collocations

1.highly intelligent非常聪明的
2.intelligent life智慧生命
3.intelligent design智能设计
4.intelligent system智能系统

Example Sentences

1.
She gave an intelligent answer to a tricky question.
2.
The car has an intelligent braking system.

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