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savvy

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++sav·vy1 /ˈsævi/ noun [uncountable] informal  KNOW somethingpractical knowledge and ability 实际知识和能力,见识 SYN know-how He’s obviously got a lot of political savvy. 显然他有丰富的政治见识。
Examples from the Corpus
savvyTo be sure, the film offers up some contemporary savvy.His performance with the relatives was a remarkable display of political savvy.political savvy
savvy2 adjective American English informal  someone who is savvy is clever and knows how to deal with situations successfully 聪明有见识的,能应对实际情况的 savvy consumers 在行的消费者
Examples from the Corpus
savvyThe networker went on to ask if she could use an employee who was savvy about global marketing.You knew he was smart about cars; he was savvy about life too.I have to be savvy about seeking out opportunities.Both companies are founded upon savvy business ideas.This is one of the hottest destinations after work for savvy Downtowners, especially during special events when there is live entertainment.One part of the need was obvious: Mario was a first-class driver and extraordinarily savvy in development work.Brilliant detective work with a little luck tossed in to catch the savvy killer.Lisa had become a savvy young woman.
From Longman Business Dictionarysavvysav‧vy /ˈsævi/ noun [uncountable] informal practical knowledge and experienceHer marketing savvy is exactly what this job requires.savvy adjective [only before a noun]Savvy investors will do more than go for companies with straight A rankings.Origin savvy1 (1800-1900) savvy to know ((18-21 centuries)), from Spanish sabe he or she knows, from saber to know
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savvy
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savvy1 /ˈsævi/ noun [uncountable] informal
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: savvy 'to know' (18-21 centuries), from Spanish sabe 'he or she knows', from saber 'to know'
practical knowledge and ability
   SYN  know-how:
    He’s obviously got a lot of political savvy.

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savvy2 adjective American English informal
someone who is savvy is clever and knows how to deal with situations successfully:
    savvy consumers


savvyBrE /ˈsævi/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsævi/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (informal) practical knowledge or understanding of sth 实际知识;见识;了解political savvy政治见识
savvyBrE /ˈsævi/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsævi/ 🔊 adjective (sav·vier, sav·vi·est) (informal) having practical knowledge and understanding of sth; having common sense 有见识的;懂实际知识的;通情达理的savvy shoppers精明的购物者