Old English wittig "clever, wise, sagacious; in one's right mind;" see wit (n.) "intellect" + -y (2). Meaning "possessing sparkling wit" is recorded from 1580s. Related: Wittily; wittiness.
双语例句
1. He was witty, amusing and gifted with a sharp business brain.
他机智诙谐,具有敏锐的商业头脑。
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2. He is a witty man, and an inspiration to all of us.
他机智风趣,鼓舞激励着我们所有人。
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3. The book is witty and peppered with good one-liners.
这本书诙谐幽默,妙语趣话随处可见。
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4. The dinner was often a riotous affair enlivened by superbly witty speeches.