Acumen



GRE 蓝宝 Barron TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.敏锐, 明智
• ［英］ n.敏锐, 明智 ( keenness and depth of perception)
• ［记］ acu ( 尖端) +men ( 表示名词) ;联想记忆: 尖锐的人
• ［同］ 同根词:acupuncture ( 针灸)
• [例] His business acumen has made him very successful.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin acumin-, acumen, literally, point, from acuere
• Date: circa 1579
• keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
• Synonyms: see discernment

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