shrewd

IPA/ʃruːd/
KK[ʃrˈud]IPA/ʃruːd/

shrewd — 形容詞

  • shrewdpositive
  • shrewdercomparative
  • shrewdestsuperlative

1. able to judge situations quickly and accurately, and to use this understanding t

1.形容詞B2
釋義

精明

對局勢判斷精準，能從中獲得利益

able to judge situations quickly and accurately, and to use this understanding to gain an advantage for yourself, especially in business or financial matters.

例句

Elena made a <hw>shrewd</hw> investment in renewable energy before the industry took off.

Elena 在該產業起飛之前，就對再生能源做了一筆精明的投資。

collocation: shrewd + investment

The defence lawyer's <hw>shrewd</hw> questioning forced the witness to admit the truth.

辯護律師以精明的提問方式，迫使證人說出實話。

collocation: shrewd + questioning

同義詞
  • astute

    very similar; slightly more formal and intellectual in tone

  • perceptive

    focuses on the ability to notice and understand, not necessarily on gaining advantage

  • sharp

    informal; can also mean mentally quick without the strategic element

  • sagacious

    formal and literary; suggests wisdom gained from experience, not just quick thinking

反義詞
  • naive

    lacking the experience or judgment to see what is really happening

  • gullible

    easily tricked or deceived, the opposite of being alert to advantage

  • foolish

    showing poor judgment

文法句型

shrewd + noun (investor, move, decision)

be + shrewd

用法筆記

Frequently used in business and financial contexts, but also describes general practical intelligence. Unlike cunning, shrewd has a largely positive connotation — it implies smart judgment, not dishonesty.

常見錯誤

❌He is a cunning businessman who reads the market well.
✅He is a shrewd businessman who reads the market well.
💡'Cunning' suggests dishonest trickery; 'shrewd' focuses on smart, legitimate judgment.
❌Mei-Lin is shrewd at mathematics.
✅Mei-Lin is shrewd when negotiating contracts.
💡'Shrewd' describes practical, advantage-oriented judgment, not academic skill.