1785, "practical sense, intelligence;" also a verb, "to know, to understand;" West Indies pidgin borrowing of French savez(-vous)? "do you know?" or Spanish sabe (usted) "you know," both from Vulgar Latin *sapere, from Latin sapere "be wise, be knowing" (see sapient). The adjective is first recorded 1905, from the noun. Related: Savvily; savviness.
雙語例句
1. He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.
他以睿智的政治頭腦和強勢的管理手腕出名。
來自柯林斯例句
2. She was a pretty savvy woman.
她是個見過世面的漂亮女人。
來自辭典例句
3. Where's your savvy?
你的常識到哪里去了?
來自辭典例句
4. Keep your mouth shut! Savvy?
閉上嘴! 懂 嗎 ?
來自辭典例句
5. But this time, they are adopting more politically - savvy strategies.