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apt [æpt]
基本释义
- a. 倾向于,易于;
聪明的, 敏捷的, 善于...的 (at)
有...的倾向; 易于...的
词形变化
参考例句
- Liberty is apt to degenerate into lawlessness.
自由容易沦为无法无天。 - He pointed his remarks with apt illustrations.
他用贴切的例子来强调说明自己的话。 - Man is apt to make mistakes.
人易于犯错 - He is apt with his instrument.
他善于使用他的器具。 - He is apt to retire into himself.
他往往不声不响地发愣。
英英解释
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
[同]
apt, liable
[例]
- he is apt to lose
- she is liable to forget
- mentally quick and resourceful
[同]
apt, clever
[例]
- an apt pupil
- you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold
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- (usually followed by to') naturally disposed toward
[同]
disposed, given, apt, minded, tending
[例]
- he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
- I am not minded to answer any questions
- being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
[同]
apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent
[例]
- the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
- an apt reply
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