wisdom
n[U]
1
(a) experience and knowledge (shown in making decisions and judgements); quality of being wise (在做决定或判断时表现出的)经验和知识; 智慧
She had acquired much wisdom during her long life. 她经年累月造就了很高的智慧.
(b) good judgement; advisability; common sense 正确的判断; 明智; 常识
I question the wisdom of giving the child so much money. 我怀疑给这个孩子这麽多钱是好事还是坏事.
Events were to prove the wisdom of their decision. 这些事情都可证明他们的决定是正确的.
2 (fml 文) wise thoughts, sayings, etc 有见识的想法、 说法等
the wisdom of the ancients 古人的至理名言
the conventional/ received wisdom, ie the generally accepted view 公认的看法.
3 (idm 习语) wit and wisdom => wit.
You don't keep your word. Why didn't you tell me then? I've been looking forward to it. How can you change your mind at last minute?
你不守信用。为什么那时不告诉我呢?我一直都盼望着它呢。你怎么能在最后时刻改变主意呢?
Most of us are able to solve most of our problems. Often, all we need is a good friend who will listen to us while we talk things through. If friends can take turns to listen to each other well, life will be better!