Word
half-witted
/ˈhɑːfˈwitid/
adjective
智力有缺陷的；愚笨的
retarded in intellectual development
- 1.
Having low intelligence.
智力低下的
- 2.
retarded in intellectual development
智力发展迟缓
智力低下的；智力发展迟缓；愚笨的；智力有缺陷的
In use
He made a half-witted mistake by leaving his keys in the locked car.
The movie's half-witted plot made it hard to enjoy.
Don't be half-witted; you should check the map before driving.
be half-witted
作表语，描述主语的特征。
The plan was half-witted from the start.
这个计划从一开始就很愚笨。
half-witted + noun
作定语修饰名词。
He made a half-witted comment during the meeting.
他在会议上发表了愚蠢的评论。
seem/appear half-witted
与系动词连用，表示看起来愚蠢。
The proposal seemed half-witted to everyone.
这个提议在大家看来都很愚笨。
Common mistakes
He is a half-witted.He is half-witted.
half-witted 是形容词，前面不能加冠词 a，应直接作表语。
He is half witted.He is half-witted.
复合形容词 half-witted 需要连字符连接，否则会被视为两个独立的词，不符合英语规范。
Connections
Synonyms
Confusing words
- half-baked
- 不成熟的，未完成的 · half-witted 指智力低下、愚笨，而 half-baked 指想法或计划不成熟、考虑不周，通常不用于形容人。
- half-hearted
- 不热心的，半心半意的 · half-witted 形容智力缺陷，而 half-hearted 形容做事缺乏热情或努力，无关智力。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.