今日の単語 Astute
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1．今日の単語 astute なんとなくシャープな印象もしますが、どんな意味でしょうか。まずは例文を探してみます。
An astute businesswoman, known for her classic Hollywood fashion, rounds the century mark in grand style! Turning 100 is no doubt a “crowning glory” and a remarkable feat for those fortunate enough to be among that elite group of super seniors. (from silive.com)
Holstein is shaping as an astute purchase, Snitzel gelding Holstein is shaping as an astute purchase for the Matthew Dunn stable based on his tough debut victory at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. (from Just Horse Racing)
2. 英英辞典の説明をみてみましょう
able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it
quick to see how to use a situation to your advantage
of keen penetration or discernment, sagacious
clever, cunning, ingenious, shrewd
3. 英和辞典で日本語を確認しておきましょう
（状況判断などが）抜け目ない、鋭敏な、明敏な
（計画などが）巧妙な
4. 類義語
adroit, canny, crafty, discerning, insightful, intelligent, keen, shrewd, etc.
5. 使い方によっては間違った印象を与えそうですので、例文をもう少しみてみましょう。
Yash Gupta : An Astute Entrepreneur & Businessman Who Is Shaping His Future With Speed & Excellence – We may all be entrepreneurs genetically, but not all of us grow to become successful entrepreneurs! Yash Gupta is one of the phenomenal persons who have identified with entrepreneurship. Through extraordinary business skills, he has garnered the success that tells people apart in every field of endeavor, especially business. He is the CEO of his startup – Rikayaa Enterprises Private Limited. (from Zee Business)
Indian-Canadian comedian Lilly Singh has credited Hollywood star Drew Barrymore for becoming the person she is today. Singh made the revelation when Barrymore told her she liked the fact that Lilly was “self-aware and astute to make the kind of call to do a whole new show from the very comfort of your home”. The Hollywood star was talking about Lilly`s popular show. (from WION)
Republicans proving they’re utterly incapable of governing – In his soon-to-be-released book “On the House,” former Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner wrote this rather astounding statement regarding the 2010 elections: “You could be a total moron and get elected just by having an R next to your name — and that year, by the way, we did pick up a fair number in that category.” Tough to argue when the highest level officer of the U.S. House of Representatives writes so bluntly about the fellow Republicans he served with in Congress. It’s worth noting, however, that unfortunately Boehner’s sad but astute observation didn’t end in 2010. (from Independent Record)
He was politically astute, and was soon appointed to a number of powerful committees in Congress.
To achieve good results, it is necessary to make an astute choice of trial function.
He wages this campaign with clarity, care and with astute insight.
今日の単語は
astute 抜け目ない、巧みな、明敏な
でした
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