wise

adj.

1. 充满智慧的；明智的；英明的；明察善断的
   able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
   1. a wise old man
      智叟
   2. I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
      在商界混了十年之后，我变得老成聪明了。
2. 明智的；高明的；有判断力的
   sensible; based on good judgement
   1. a wise decision
      明智的决定
   2. It was very wise to leave when you did.
      你那时离开非常明智。
   3. The wisest course of action is just to say nothing.
      最妥当的行动方针是缄默不语。
   4. I was grateful for her wise counsel.
      我感激她为我指点迷津。

verb

verb

1. ADJ-GRADED （人）充满智慧的，英明的，睿智的
   A wise person is able to use their experience and knowledge in order to make sensible decisions and judgments.
   1. She has the air of a wise woman...
      她有才女气质。
   2. You're a wise old man: tell me what to do.
      您是位睿智的长者：告诉我该怎么办。
2. ADJ-GRADED (行动或决定)明智的，高明的
   A wise action or decision is sensible.
   1. It's never wise to withhold evidence...
      藏匿证据绝非明智之举。
   2. She had made a very wise decision...
      她作了一个非常明智的决定。
   3. It is wise to seek help and counsel as soon as possible.
      尽快寻求帮助和建议乃明智之举。
3. PHRASE (做…)是明智的；最好（做…）
   If someone says to you that it would be wise to do something, they are advising you to do it, because it is the most sensible and reasonable action or decision in a particular situation.
   1. It would be wise to get his eyes checked to ensure there is no problem.
      最好检查一下他的眼睛，确保没有问题。
4. PHRASE 明白，察觉(尤指他人试图保密之事)
   If you get wise to something, you find out about it, especially when someone has been trying to keep it secret.
   1. Dealers have already got wise to the trend and increased their prices accordingly.
      交易商已经摸清了动向，相应提高了价格。
5. PHRASE （在事后或作出解释后）仍然不明白，仍旧不完全知晓
   If you say that someone is none the wiser after an event or an explanation, or that nobody is any the wiser after it, you mean that they have failed to understand it, or are not fully aware of what happened.
   1. The brewers are still none the wiser about the shape the Government envisages for the industry...
      啤酒公司对政府对该行业的构想仍然不甚明了。
   2. We could have stolen the original from the warehouse without you being any the wiser.
      我们本可以把原作从库房里偷出来而完全不让你知晓。

1. As usual, Wheeler, a wise old bird, got it right
   和往常一样，惠勒——一个非常聪明的人——又做对了。
2. She has a wise, compassionate face
   她的脸上显露出智慧和同情。
3. He had always been able to count on her wise counsel
   他总能从她那里得到明智的建议。
4. Commonsense now dictates that it would be wise to sell a few shares.
   现在，常识告诉我们卖掉一些股票是明智的。
5. They may be wise to err on the side of caution
   他们过于谨慎也许是明智的。
6. A wise mother never exposes her children to the slightest possibility of danger.
   明智的母亲决不会让她的孩子置身于一丁点儿危险之中。
7. If you have not kept a pet parrot before, it would be wise to purchase a handbook on the subject.
   如果以前没有养过鹦鹉，最好买一本相关的饲养手册。
8. He thanked God for concealing Himself from the wise and revealing Himself to the simple.
   他感谢上帝，因为上帝在自作聪明的人面前自行隐匿，在心地纯洁的人面前则显现神迹。
9. It is wise to start infilling with a layer of gravel for drainage.
   先铺上一层利于排水的砾石是个明智的做法。
10. When selecting boots, fine, quality leather will be a wise investment
    在挑选长筒靴的时候，购买上等的好皮靴将是明智的选择。
11. I'd just like to mention that, personally, I don't think it's wise
    我只是想说，就我个人而言，我认为这并不明智。
12. They might be wise to stop advertising on television
    他们不妨停止在电视上做广告，这样做可能是明智之举。
13. The one point cut in interest rates was a wise move
    将利率降低一个点是明智的举措。
14. He was widely respected as a wise and statesmanlike governor
    他作为一位睿智、具备政治家才干的州长而广受尊崇。
15. Germany's unparalleled prosperity is based on wise investments
    德国空前的繁荣是建立在明智的投资基础之上的。
16. She has the air of a wise woman
    她有才女气质。
17. You're a wise old man: tell me what to do.
    您是位睿智的长者：告诉我该怎么办。
18. It's never wise to withhold evidence
    藏匿证据绝非明智之举。
19. She had made a very wise decision
    她作了一个非常明智的决定。
20. It is wise to seek help and counsel as soon as possible.
    尽快寻求帮助和建议乃明智之举。
21. It would be wise to get his eyes checked to ensure there is no problem.
    最好检查一下他的眼睛，确保没有问题。
22. Dealers have already got wise to the trend and increased their prices accordingly.
    交易商已经摸清了动向，相应提高了价格。
23. The brewers are still none the wiser about the shape the Government envisages for the industry
    啤酒公司对政府对该行业的构想仍然不甚明了。
24. We could have stolen the original from the warehouse without you being any the wiser.
    我们本可以把原作从库房里偷出来而完全不让你知晓。
25. It's time to wise up and tell those around you that enough is enough.
    现在该觉醒了，告诉你周围的人要适可而止。
26. This is an extremely wise move.
    这着棋太妙了。
27. A wise man is never less alone than when alone.
    寂寞无扰于智者。
28. He is wise, learned beyond his years.
    他的智慧、学识超越他的年龄。
29. A wise man is never confused.
    智者不惑。
30. It is wise economy to use the best.
    使用优质物品是明智的节约。

  smart bright clever intelligent shrewd wise【导航词义：聪明的】

  smart adj. 〈尤美〉聪颖的，机灵的

〔辨析〕指头脑敏捷、精明老练的，强调思维能力很强，办事巧妙，能圆滑地处理人际关系等。

  bright adj. 聪明的，伶俐的

〔辨析〕通常指年轻人或小孩聪明机灵的，强调思维敏捷、反应迅速。

  clever adj. 〈尤英〉聪明的，机灵的

〔辨析〕指学习和理解能力强的，强调机敏、能干。

  intelligent adj. 聪慧的，悟性强的

〔辨析〕指才智过人、善于作出正确判断的，强调思维清楚、理解力强。

  shrewd adj. 精明的，敏锐的

〔辨析〕指善于判断情况或洞察他人心思的。

  wise adj. 明智的，英明的

〔辨析〕指决定或行动是明智的；也指人因阅历丰富而有智慧及谋略的，强调有判断力，能明辨是非。

wise up (to sth)

1. 意识到，觉察（令人不愉快的实情）
   to become aware of the unpleasant truth about a situation
   1. a wise old man
      智叟
   2. I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
      在商界混了十年之后，我变得老成聪明了。

adj.

be none the wiser

not be any the wiser

• （解释之后）依然不懂，仍不明白
  to not understand sth, even after it has been explained to you
  1. I've read the instructions, but I'm still none the wiser.
     我看了用法说明，但仍然弄不明白。
• 不知道，发现不了（某人做的坏事）
  to not know or find out about sth bad that sb has done
  1. If you put the money back, no one will be any the wiser.
     只要你把钱放回去，谁都不会察觉。

be wise after the event

• 事后聪明；马后炮
  to understand sth, or realize what you should have done, only after sth has happened

be/get wise to sb/sth

• 明白，察觉（某人的不轨行为）
  to become aware that sb is being dishonest
  1. He thought he could fool me but I got wise to him.
     他以为能耍得了我，其实我清楚他是怎么一号人。

put sb wise (to sth)

• 告诉…（内情）；使…知道
  to inform sb about sth

noun

1. a way of doing or being
   1. in no wise
   2. in this wise

adj

1. improperly forward or bold
   1. don't be fresh with me
   2. impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
   3. an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
   4. Don't get wise with me!

   Synonym:    freshimpertinentimpudentoverboldsmartsaucysassy

2. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
   1. judicious use of one's money
   2. a wise decision

   Synonym:    judiciousheady

3. having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
   1. a wise leader
   2. a wise and perceptive comment