savant
UK/'sævәnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A learned person; also, someone with exceptional skill in one area despite possible mental disabilities
学者；在某一领域有特殊才能的人
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsavantother
=savant
Common Collocations
- 1.autistic savant自闭症学者/奇才
- 2.savant syndrome学者综合症
- 3.[musical savant]音乐奇才
- 4.idiot savant白痴学者
Example Sentences
- 1.
The autistic savant could perform complex mathematical calculations in seconds.
- 2.
He was regarded as a savant in the field of ancient languages.
- 3.
The documentary featured a musical savant who could play any piece after hearing it once.