“机敏”常见的英文表达有 quick-witted、astute、shrewd 或 alert,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
quick-witted:强调反应迅速、思维敏捷,能快速理解和应对复杂情况。例如:He is quick-witted and always comes up with clever solutions.(他机敏过人,总能想出巧妙的解决办法。)
astute:侧重于精明、敏锐,对情况有深刻洞察力,能做出明智判断。例如:She is an astute businesswoman who knows how to spot opportunities.(她是个精明的女商人,懂得如何发现商机。)
shrewd:表示精明、狡黠,有敏锐的判断力,通常用于商业、政治等需要策略的领域。例如:He has a shrewd mind for business.(他在生意上头脑精明。)
alert:指对周围环境保持警觉、反应灵敏,能迅速察觉危险或机会。例如:The soldiers remained alert throughout the night.(士兵们整夜都保持高度警觉。)