wise
wise — 形容詞
1. Able to make smart and reasonable decisions because you have learned from past e
明智的；英明
基於經驗與理解的明智判斷
Able to make smart and reasonable decisions because you have learned from past experience and understand people and situations well.
Sofie decided it was wise to save part of her salary each month for emergencies.
Sofie 認為每個月存一部分薪水以備急用是明智之舉。
pattern: it is wise to + infinitive
The village elders gave wise advice about resolving conflicts without fighting.
村裡的長者對於如何不靠打架來解決衝突，給了很有智慧的建議。
Faisal made a wise choice by accepting the scholarship instead of taking the full-time job.
Faisal 接受獎學金而非全職工作，做了明智的選擇。
It would be wise for the company to invest in new equipment before the busy season.
對公司來說，在旺季到來前投資購買新設備是明智的做法。
The prime minister's wise handling of the crisis earned her praise from all parties.
總理明智地處理了這場危機，贏得了所有政黨的讚揚。
文法句型
it is wise to + infinitive
it is wise (that) + clause
wise + noun
用法筆記
Often used in the impersonal construction 'it is wise to / that…' giving general advice. Subject can be a person (a wise leader) or an action/decision (a wise move).
常見錯誤
2. Knowing about a dishonest situation, a secret plan, or someone's hidden intentio
察覺的；看穿
看穿欺騙或不誠實的意圖
Knowing about a dishonest situation, a secret plan, or someone's hidden intentions, often because you have experienced similar things before.
Owen was wise to the mechanic's trick of charging for parts he never replaced.
Owen 早就看穿了那位技師的手法——他對從未更換的零件照樣收費。
pattern: be wise to + noun phrase
The employees soon got wise to the supervisor's habit of taking credit for their work.
其他員工很快就發現了主管把他們的功勞據為己有的習慣。
pattern: get wise to + noun phrase
After losing money in two similar schemes, Ayesha is now wise to every trick online scammers use.
在兩次類似的騙局中賠了錢之後，Ayesha 現在已經能識破網路詐騙者的每一種花招。
Darius pretended to believe the excuse, but his face showed he was wise.
Darius 假裝相信了那個藉口，但他臉上的表情顯示他早就知道了。
- naive
Lacking experience or awareness of dishonest behavior
文法句型
be wise to + noun phrase / gerund
get wise to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'to' ('be wise to someone/something'). Not used before a noun (*a wise person to scams). Often negative — you are wise to something bad or secret, not to something ordinary.
常見錯誤
3. Speaking or behaving in a rude, overly confident way that shows a lack of respec
放肆的；冒失
言行過於自信而無禮
Speaking or behaving in a rude, overly confident way that shows a lack of respect, especially when a younger or less senior person addresses an authority figure.
The student got detention for a wise remark when the principal asked him a question.
那個學生因為在校長問話時說了放肆的話而被罰留校。
"Don't get wise with me, young man," the coach said with a stern look.
「別跟我耍嘴皮子，年輕人，」教練板著臉說。
fixed phrase: don't get wise with me
Stefan's wise comments during the meeting annoyed his colleagues and embarrassed his manager.
Stefan 在會議上那些目中無人的言論惹惱了同事，也讓主管很難堪。
The taxi driver gave a wise reply when the passenger told him to drive faster.
那名計程車司機在乘客叫他開快點時，回了一句很沒禮貌的話。
- impertinent
More formal; describes behavior that disrespects authority
- insolent
Stronger; openly and offensively disrespectful
- fresh
Informal, especially American; describes mildly rude or overly bold behavior
- respectful
Showing proper deference to authority
- polite
Behaving with good manners
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases like 'don't get wise with me' or 'wise guy' (a person who makes obnoxiously clever remarks). Strongly informal and often confrontational. Almost never used in writing outside dialogue.
常見錯誤
wise — 名詞
1. A particular manner, way, or method in which something happens or is done. Now c
方式；方法
做事的方式或風格（古語）
A particular manner, way, or method in which something happens or is done. Now considered old-fashioned and mostly used in fixed phrases.
The committee's decision was in no wise unfair — every member had voted after careful discussion.
委員會的決定絲毫不失公平——每位成員都是在仔細討論之後才投票的。
fixed phrase: in no wise
The celebration was in every wise a success, from the music to the food to the speeches.
這場慶祝活動從音樂到食物再到致詞，各方面都非常成功。
fixed phrase: in every wise
The witness stated that the accused was in no wise involved with the robbery.
證人表示被告與該搶案絲毫無關。
The two proposals were in every wise identical, so the board chose the cheaper one.
這兩項提案各方面都一模一樣，因此董事會選擇了較便宜的那個。
文法句型
in no wise
in any wise
in every wise
用法筆記
Archaic in modern English outside set prepositional phrases. Modern alternatives: 'in no way', 'in every respect'. Learners should recognize this sense for reading classic literature and legal texts but avoid active use.
2. Stephen Samuel Wise (1874–1949), an American rabbi and influential Jewish leader
拉比
匈牙利裔美籍拉比與猶太領袖
Stephen Samuel Wise (1874–1949), an American rabbi and influential Jewish leader who was born in Hungary, founded the Jewish Institute of Religion, and was a prominent figure in the early Zionist movement.
Stephen Samuel Wise was a key figure in the establishment of the American Jewish Congress in 1918.
Stephen Samuel Wise 是 1918 年美國猶太人大會成立的關鍵人物。
Rabbi Stephen Samuel Wise spoke publicly against the Nazi regime's treatment of Jews in the 1930s.
拉比 Stephen Samuel Wise 在 1930 年代公開譴責納粹政權對待猶太人的方式。
The Jewish Institute of Religion was founded by Stephen Samuel Wise in New York City.
Stephen Samuel Wise 在紐約創立了猶太宗教學院。
Stephen Samuel Wise helped create the World Jewish Congress in 1936.
Stephen Samuel Wise 於 1936 年協助創立了世界猶太人大會。
3. Thomas James Wise (1859–1937), an English bibliophile (book collector) who was l
藏書家
英國藏書家與偽書偽造者
Thomas James Wise (1859–1937), an English bibliophile (book collector) who was later revealed to have forged rare first editions and stolen pages from the British Museum, causing a major scandal in the literary world.
Thomas James Wise built a famous library, but his forged editions destroyed his reputation.
Thomas James Wise 擁有極佳的藏書，但他偽造的版本毀了自己的名聲。
Collectors were shocked to learn that Thomas James Wise had fabricated dozens of supposed first editions.
收藏家們震驚地發現 Thomas James Wise 偽造了數十本所謂的初版書。
The 1934 scandal revealed Thomas James Wise as one of England's most skilled literary forgers.
1934 年的醜聞揭露了 Thomas James Wise 是英國最厲害的文學偽造者之一。
Thomas James Wise stole pages from rare books at the British Museum for his collection.
Thomas James Wise 從大英博物館的珍本書中撕取書頁，納入自己的收藏。
wise — 副詞
1. Used after nouns and adjectives to form adverbs meaning 'in this direction' or '
方向；方式
表示方向或方式的字尾
Used after nouns and adjectives to form adverbs meaning 'in this direction' or 'in this way', indicating how something moves, is arranged, or is done.
Turn the handle clockwise to tighten the screw on the cabinet door.
順時針轉動把手，以鎖緊櫥櫃門上的螺絲。
suffix: -wise meaning 'in this direction' (clockwise)
The dancers moved counterclockwise around the wooden stage in a slow, graceful circle.
舞者們逆時針方向繞著木製舞台緩緩移動。
You must submit the report by Friday; otherwise, the client will cancel the contract.
你必須在星期五之前提交報告，否則客戶會取消合約。
The children arranged the chairs in a circle and moved clockwise from one seat to the next.
孩子們把椅子排成一圈，然後順時針方向輪流坐。
文法句型
noun + -wise (forms adverb)
adjective + -wise
用法筆記
'Otherwise' is a single word with a broader meaning (or else, differently) and is the most common -wise formation. 'Clockwise' and 'counterclockwise' are the main direction examples. Most other formations (e.g., 'lengthwise') are less frequent.
常見錯誤
2. Used after nouns to form adverbs meaning 'concerning a particular thing' or 'in
方面地
表示涉及某特定領域的字尾
Used after nouns to form adverbs meaning 'concerning a particular thing' or 'in terms of a specific area', limiting the scope of a statement to one topic.
Moneywise, the trip was a disaster — Andrés spent twice what he had planned.
就金錢方面來說，這趟旅行是一場災難——Andrés 花了原先預算兩倍的錢。
suffix: -wise meaning 'regarding/in terms of'
Timewise, the project is on schedule, but the quality of the work still needs attention.
時間方面，專案進度符合預定時程，但工作品質仍有待加強。
Experiencewise, Mira was the strongest candidate for the job, having worked in three different countries.
就經驗而言，Mira 是這份工作最有力的候選人——她曾在三個不同的國家工作過。
Apinya checked the apartment — sizewise it was perfect, but the kitchen was too small.
Apinya 仔細檢查了公寓——大小方面很理想，但廚房對她來說太小了。
- regarding
More formal; used before the topic rather than as a suffix
- concerning
Formal; similar to 'regarding'
文法句型
noun + -wise (forms adverb meaning 'regarding')
用法筆記
Informal and sometimes criticized in formal writing. Use sparingly in essays or business reports; alternatives like 'in terms of…', 'regarding…', or 'with respect to…' are preferred in formal contexts.