1785, "practical sense, intelligence;" also a verb, "to know, to understand;" West Indies pidgin borrowing of French savez(-vous)? "do you know?" or Spanish sabe (usted) "you know," both from Vulgar Latin *sapere, from Latin sapere "be wise, be knowing" (see sapient). The adjective is first recorded 1905, from the noun. Related: Savvily; savviness.
实用例句
1. He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.
他以睿智的政治头脑和强势的管理手腕出名。来自柯林斯例句
2. She was a pretty savvy woman.
她是个见过世面的漂亮女人。来自辞典例句
3. Where's your savvy?
你的常识到哪里去了?来自辞典例句
4. Keep your mouth shut! Savvy?
闭上嘴! 懂 吗 ?来自辞典例句
5. But this time, they are adopting more politically - savvy strategies.
