smart
smart — 形容詞
1. used to describe a person who looks neat, well-groomed, and dressed in a fashion
體面；整潔
衣著整齊時尚的
used to describe a person who looks neat, well-groomed, and dressed in a fashionable or formal way — like wearing a pressed suit and polished shoes for a business meeting.
Omar put on a smart grey suit for the job interview.
Omar 穿上一套體面的灰色西裝去參加工作面試。
collocation: smart suit / smart outfit
The hotel staff all wear smart navy uniforms.
這間飯店的員工都穿著整潔的深藍色制服。
Yumi looked very smart in her new black dress at the wedding.
Yumi 在婚禮上穿著她的新黑色洋裝，看起來非常體面。
The boutique had a smart new window display that caught everyone's eye.
那間精品店換上了時尚的新櫥窗展示，吸引了所有人的目光。
- neat
focuses on tidiness rather than style
- stylish
emphasises fashionability more than neatness
- well-dressed
more literal, less idiomatic
- scruffy
untidy or shabby in appearance
用法筆記
Common in British English for well-dressed appearance; American English often prefers 'sharp' or 'dressed up'.
常見錯誤
2. describes a place, restaurant, club, or event that attracts wealthy, fashion-con
高檔
吸引時尚富裕人士的
describes a place, restaurant, club, or event that attracts wealthy, fashion-conscious, or sophisticated people.
They booked a table at one of the smartest restaurants in London.
他們在倫敦最高檔的餐廳之一訂了位。
superlative: the smartest + place noun
The gallery opening was a very smart affair with champagne and celebrities.
那場畫廊開幕酒會非常高檔，有香檳和名人出席。
Dylan moved into a smart neighbourhood in north London with tree-lined streets.
Dylan 搬到了倫敦北部一個高級社區，那裡的街道綠樹成蔭。
The yacht club is one of the smartest members-only venues in the city.
這間遊艇俱樂部是城裡最高檔的會員制場所之一。
- fashionable
broader, can describe people or places; less class-focused
- exclusive
emphasises restricted access rather than style
- posh
informal British term for upper-class places
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun. Describes the social standing of the venue, not its physical tidiness.
3. having a quick, active mind; able to learn new things easily and solve problems
聰明
頭腦靈活學得快的
having a quick, active mind; able to learn new things easily and solve problems well.
Anjali is one of the smartest students in her physics class.
Anjali 是她物理課上最聰明的學生之一。
superlative: one of the smartest
It was a smart move to save money before the prices went up.
在漲價之前先把錢存起來，真是個聰明的做法。
collocation: smart move
Chidi asked a very smart question during the lecture.
Chidi 在課堂上問了一個非常聰明的問題。
You do not have to be book-smart to be smart about people.
不一定要有書本知識才算聰明，懂得看人也是一種智慧。
- clever
similar but can imply tricky or cunning; more British
- intelligent
more formal, suggests higher intellectual capacity
- bright
more informal, often used for children
用法筆記
Can describe either a person's general intelligence or a specific decision/action. 'Smart' in this sense is less formal than 'intelligent' and more natural in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
4. done or happening with brisk energy and noticeable force, often describing a phy
快速；猛烈
動作快速用力的
done or happening with brisk energy and noticeable force, often describing a physical action like a blow or a movement.
He gave the ball a smart tap with his racquet.
他用球拍猛然擊了一下球。
collocation: smart tap / smart blow
The horse set off at a smart trot across the field.
那匹馬以輕快的步伐跑過田野。
The sergeant demanded the soldiers march at a smart pace.
中士要求士兵以快速有力的步伐行進。
The boxer landed a smart blow to his opponent's jaw.
那名拳擊手迅速有力地擊中對手的下巴。
- slow
the opposite in pace
用法筆記
Typically modifies nouns describing physical actions (blow, rap, pace, trot). Not used for emotional or mental speed.
5. describes a machine, device, or weapon that contains a computer chip or software
智慧型
由電腦自動控制的
describes a machine, device, or weapon that contains a computer chip or software so it can perform tasks automatically or respond to changing conditions.
Indra bought a smart thermostat that adjusts the temperature when nobody is home.
Indra 買了一個智慧型恆溫器，家裡沒人時會自動調整溫度。
example of autonomous function
Many new cars come with smart sensors that help you park.
許多新款汽車都配備智慧型感應器來協助停車。
The military uses smart bombs guided by satellite signals.
軍方使用由衛星訊號導引的智慧型炸彈。
Sofia paired her smartphone with the smart speaker to control the home lighting.
Sofia 將她的智慧型手機連上智慧型音箱，用來控制家中的燈光。
- intelligent
more formal; used in technical writing ('intelligent system')
- automated
focuses on lack of human control, not decision-making ability
- dumb
informal; describes a device without computer control ('dumb phone')
用法筆記
Extremely productive in compound nouns: smartphone, smartwatch, smart TV, smart home, smart grid. The device's 'intelligence' comes from its programming, not its own thinking.
6. used to describe a motorway or major road fitted with computer-controlled system
智慧道路
用電腦監控車流的路
used to describe a motorway or major road fitted with computer-controlled systems that monitor traffic flow, adjust speed limits, and display warnings to drivers automatically.
The new smart motorway uses cameras to detect congestion and lower the speed limit.
這條新的智慧高速公路利用攝影機偵測塞車並調降速限。
pattern: smart motorway + uses [technology] to [function]
Drivers were confused by the signs on the smart highway near Manchester.
駕駛人對曼徹斯特附近智慧道路上的標誌感到困惑。
The smart motorway automatically closes lanes when emergency vehicles need to get through.
智慧高速公路會在緊急車輛需要通行時自動關閉車道。
Variable speed limits on the smart road reduced accidents by nearly thirty percent.
智慧道路上的可變速限讓事故減少了近三成。
用法筆記
Primarily used in British English as 'smart motorway'. The term is a specialised extension of the SMART DEVICE sense.
7. tending to say things that are funny but disrespectful, often in a way that show
嘴賤；不客氣
說話不客氣的
tending to say things that are funny but disrespectful, often in a way that shows a lack of proper respect toward someone in authority.
The student gave a smart answer and the teacher sent him to the office.
那個學生回了老師一句不客氣的話，結果被叫去辦公室。
collocation: smart answer / smart remark
Alessia regretted her smart comment as soon as she saw her grandmother's hurt face.
Alessia 一看到祖母難過的表情，就後悔自己說了那句沒禮貌的話。
emotional consequence of a smart remark
Don't get smart with me, young man — go clean your room.
年輕人，別跟我耍嘴皮子——去把你的房間清乾淨。
Zuri's smart mouth got her into trouble with the school principal again.
Zuri 那張不客氣的嘴又讓她被校長訓了一頓。
- cheeky
British; less harsh, can be playful
- sassy
American; can be approving in some contexts
- impertinent
formal and strongly disapproving
- respectful
showing proper deference
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'get smart with someone', meaning to speak disrespectfully. Strongly disapproving.
常見錯誤
8. producing a sudden, biting physical feeling, like the sting that comes when an o
刺痛的
引起尖銳疼痛的
producing a sudden, biting physical feeling, like the sting that comes when an open wound meets antiseptic.
He felt a smart sting on his leg where the nettle had brushed against it.
蕁麻掃過他的腿時，他感到一陣刺痛。
physical stinging sensation
The soap stung the smart cut on her finger.
肥皂讓手指上劃傷的傷口刺痛了起來。
He wrapped a cloth around the smart wound on his arm before going to the clinic.
他在去診所之前先用布把手臂上刺痛的傷口包了起來。
Talia's eyes were red and smart after hours of swimming in the chlorinated pool.
Talia 在氯水泳池游了好幾個小時之後，雙眼又紅又刺痛。
用法筆記
Less common in modern English; the verb form is used more frequently than this adjective sense.
smart — 副詞
1. in a way that shows intelligence, cleverness, or effective thinking; often with
靈活地
以聰明有效的方式
in a way that shows intelligence, cleverness, or effective thinking; often with a sense of being well-planned.
Jude smartly invested his bonus in a mix of stocks and bonds.
Jude 靈活地將他的獎金配置在股票和債券的組合中。
adverb modifying a financial action
She smartly avoided the question by changing the subject.
她巧妙地轉移話題，避開了那個問題。
The architect smartly positioned the windows to catch the afternoon light.
建築師巧妙地將窗戶設計在能捕捉午後光線的位置。
Padma smartly negotiated a lower rent by offering to sign a two-year lease.
Padma 靈活地以簽兩年租約為條件，談到了較低的房租。
- foolishly
acting without good judgement
用法筆記
Often implies strategic or tactical cleverness — the person did something not just intelligently but with foresight or social awareness.
smart — 名詞
1. a sudden sharp stinging feeling on the skin or in a part of the body, like the s
刺痛感
尖銳的疼痛感
a sudden sharp stinging feeling on the skin or in a part of the body, like the sensation from a minor burn or cut.
The smart of the antiseptic made Tamar wince as she cleaned the wound.
消毒水帶來的刺痛感讓 Tamar 在清理傷口時皺起了眉頭。
collocation: smart of [something]
He could still feel the smart of the sunburn on his shoulders the next morning.
第二天早上，他仍能感受到肩膀上曬傷的刺痛。
The smart of the bee sting faded after Jisoo applied ice to the spot.
Jisoo 在蜂螫處敷上冰塊之後，刺痛感才慢慢消退。
Paper cuts cause a surprising smart that lasts longer than you would expect.
割到紙的傷口會產生一種意想不到的刺痛感，而且持續的時間比你想像的還久。
- sting
more common in everyday speech; sharper and more immediate
用法筆記
Countable or uncountable. More common in literary or descriptive writing than in everyday conversation — speakers usually say 'sting' or 'burn' instead.
2. a painful feeling of sadness, regret, or embarrassment that stays with you after
痛心
悲傷或懊悔的心痛
a painful feeling of sadness, regret, or embarrassment that stays with you after something upsetting has happened.
Years later, the smart of losing the championship still lingered in his mind.
多年以後，輸掉冠軍的痛心仍盤踞在他心頭。
metaphorical extension of physical pain
She felt the smart of his unkind words long after the argument ended.
爭吵結束後很久，她仍感受著他刻薄話語帶來的痛心。
Kian tried to hide the smart of being rejected from his dream university.
Kian 極力掩飾被理想大學拒絕的痛心。
There was a visible smart in her eyes when the award went to someone else.
當獎項頒給了別人時，她眼中閃過一絲可見的痛心。
用法筆記
Chiefly literary or formal. In everyday English, speakers are more likely to say 'the pain of' or 'the hurt of'.
3. a person's natural mental ability and quickness of mind; the quality of being in
機靈；才智
智力和機靈
a person's natural mental ability and quickness of mind; the quality of being intelligent.
Beatriz has the smart to handle any negotiation the company throws at her.
Beatriz 有足夠的聰明才智應付公司交給她的任何談判。
uncountable noun = intelligence
Don't underestimate his smart — he knows exactly what he is doing.
別小看他的頭腦——他很清楚自己在做什麼。
Street smarts can be more useful in life than the knowledge you get from books.
在現實生活中，街頭智慧有時比書本知識更有用。
Iris relied on her business smarts to turn the small shop into a successful chain.
Iris 靠她的商業頭腦把一家小店經營成了成功的連鎖品牌。
- intelligence
the standard, neutral term; more formal
- brains
informal, plural; 'She has the brains for the job'
用法筆記
Rare in modern English. More commonly used as an adjective ('he's smart') or in the plural 'smarts' (colloquial: 'street smarts').
smart — 動詞
1. if a part of your body smarts, it produces a sudden, biting sensation — for inst
刺疼
身體感到尖銳疼痛
if a part of your body smarts, it produces a sudden, biting sensation — for instance, the way your skin reacts after a sharp slap or when a scrape touches soap.
Her eyes smarted from the smoke of the campfire.
營火的煙燻得她的眼睛刺痛。
intransitive: [body part] smarts from [cause]
Ramón's hand smarted after he accidentally touched the hot pan.
Ramón 不小心摸到熱鍋後，手感到一陣刺痛。
The cut on Sophia's finger was still smarting even after she put a bandage on it.
Sophia 手指上的傷口即使貼了 OK 繃，還是隱隱作痛。
Antonia's cheeks smarted from the cold wind during her morning run.
Antonia 晨跑時雙頰被冷風吹得刺疼。
用法筆記
Intransitive — the body part that hurts is the subject, or 'from/with' introduces the cause. Not used transitively ('*He smarted his knee').
常見錯誤
2. to feel a lingering sense of hurt, embarrassment, or resentment after being crit
難受；心痛
因失敗批評而難過
to feel a lingering sense of hurt, embarrassment, or resentment after being criticised, insulted, or experiencing failure.
Élise was still smarting from the criticism her boss gave her in the meeting.
Élise 還在為上司在會議上給她的批評感到難受。
extended metaphor: smarting from criticism
The team smarted after losing the final match by a single goal.
那支球隊因為以一球之差輸掉決賽而心痛不已。
intransitive: [person/group] smarts after [event]
He smarted at the memory of being laughed at in front of the whole class.
一想起在全校面前被嘲笑的往事，他就感到心痛。
Jessica was still smarting over the rejection letter from the publishing house.
Jessica 還在為出版社的拒絕信感到難受。
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'from', 'at', or 'over'. The feeling is usually not momentary — it suggests ongoing or recurrent emotional pain.