alert and quick-witted; sharp and responsive
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Meanings
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alert and quick-witted; sharp and responsive; mentally agile
Describes someone who is mentally alert, perceptive, and able to react quickly to situations. Often used to compliment someone's mental acuity.
Tā他
fǎn反
yìng应
jī机
mǐn敏
，
xùn迅
sù速
duǒ躲
kāi开
le了
fēi飞
lái来
de的
qiú球
。
He reacted swiftly and nimbly, quickly dodging the flying ball.
Zhè这
wèi位
zhēn侦
tàn探
yǐ以
qí其
jī机
mǐn敏
de的
guān观
chá察
lì力
ér而
wén闻
míng名
。
This detective is famous for his sharp and keen powers of observation.
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jī机
mǐn敏
guò过
rén人
exceptionally quick-witted; surpassing others in mental agility