intellect

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++in·tel·lect /ˈɪntəlekt/ ●○○ noun  1  [countable, uncountable]INTELLIGENT the ability to understand things and to think intelligently 智力；领悟力；理解力；思维能力superior/considerable/keen etc intellect He combined a formidable intellect with a talent for speaking. 他不但智力超群，而且口才出众。2. [countable]INTELLIGENT someone who is very intelligent 才智出众者

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intellect• Rehnquist was a great scholar who possessed a formidable intellect.• Corning wasn't a great intellect, but he knew how to get things done.• Our physical strength declines with age, but not necessarily our intellect.• Schools should nurture a child's intellect.• Her friendliness hides a shrewd intellect.• Joyce's books seem designed to appeal to the intellect rather than the emotions.superior/considerable/keen etc intellect• Husseini's keen intellect and integrity set him apart.• Their keen intellects and powerful personalities could spark off more than just brilliant ideas at times.Origin intellect (1300-1400) French Latin intellectus, from the past participle of intellegere; → INTELLIGENT

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intellect
in‧tel‧lect /ˈɪntəlekt, ˈɪntɪlekt/ noun1. [uncountable and countable] the ability to understand things and to think intelligently
    superior/considerable/keen etc intellect
    He combined a formidable intellect with a talent for speaking.
2. [countable] someone who is very intelligent

in·tel·lectBrE /ˈɪntəlekt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪntəlekt/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable] the ability to think in a logical way and understand things, especially at an advanced level; your mind （尤指高等的）智力，逻辑思维领悟力◆a man of considerable intellect相当有才智的人 [countable] a very intelligent person 智力高的人；才智超群的人◆She was one of the most formidable intellects of her time. 她是当时的一名盖世英才。🔊🔊