nous

• 名词，指实用的智慧、常识，或负责思维与情感的理性与智力能力。

A noun referring to practical intelligence, common sense, or the faculty of reason and intellect responsible for thoughts and feelings.

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1. Common senseB2informalbritish

   Practical intelligence and good judgment in everyday matters.

   常识

   • He doesn't have the nous to invest wisely.
   • You need a bit of nous to handle this situation.
   • She showed great nous by avoiding the traffic jam.

   同义词astutenesscommon sensegumptionhorse sensejudgmentsavvyshrewdnesswit

   反义词absurdityfollyfoolishnessnonsensestupidity

2. Intellect or reasonC2formal

   The faculty of reason or understanding; the mind or intellect.

   理智或理性

   • In philosophy, nous is often contrasted with mere perception.
   • The ancient Greeks believed nous was the highest form of knowledge.
   • He appealed to the nous of the audience rather than their emotions.

   同义词acumenbraincommon senseintellectintelligencemindreasonsagacitysenseunderstandingwit