知识与理解 - 逻辑与智慧

探索关于逻辑和智慧的英语习语，例如“hold water”和“talk sense”。

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horse sense [名词]

常识

Ex: In times of crisis , it 's important to rely on your horse sense .

在危机时刻，依靠你的常识很重要。

to [hold] water [短语]

(of an argument, theory, etc.) to be believable or supported by evidence

Ex: Her theory may sound good , but it does n't hold water when you examine the evidence .

gray matter [名词]

灰质

Ex: The professor 's extensive knowledge is a result of years of exercising his gray matter .

教授的广博知识是多年锻炼他的灰质的结果。

mother wit [名词]

天生的智慧

Ex: In his grandmother 's presence , you could always count on a dose of mother wit and sage advice .

在他祖母面前，你总能指望得到一剂天生的智慧和明智的建议。

against {one's} better judgment [短语]

used when one does something even though one knows it is not sensible

Ex: He took the job offer in another city against his better judgment because it offered a higher salary .

to [talk] sense [短语]

to speak in a clear and reasonable manner

Ex: Instead of making wild accusations , try to talk sense and provide evidence to support your claims .

thinking cap [名词]

思考帽

Ex: I 'll need to bring my thinking cap to figure out this puzzle .

我需要戴上我的思考帽来解决这个谜题。

to start thinking or acting in a way that seems foolish

Ex: When she started yelling at her boss during the meeting , it was clear she had taken leave of her senses .

a young person or a child who talks and behaves like an older or more experienced person would

Ex: It 's impressive to see how he manages his finances at 25 ; he truly has an old head on young shoulders .

wise (beyond|for) {one's} years [短语]

exceptionally wise compared to most people at one's age

Ex: His knowledge of classical literature is impressive ; he 's truly wise for his years .