Word
half-witted
/ˈhɑːfˈwitid/
adjective
智力有缺陷的；愚笨的
核心释义
retarded in intellectual development
- 1.
智力低下的
Having low intelligence.
- 2.
智力发展迟缓
retarded in intellectual development
智力低下的；智力发展迟缓；愚笨的；智力有缺陷的
用法In use
He made a half-witted mistake by leaving his keys in the locked car.
用法提示：形容词，修饰名词"mistake"，表示行为愚蠢。
The movie's half-witted plot made it hard to enjoy.
用法提示：形容词，修饰名词"plot"，表示情节愚笨。
Don't be half-witted; you should check the map before driving.
用法提示：形容词，在祈使句中作表语，指责对方愚蠢。
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.
相关词与表达Connections
近义词Synonyms
易混词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。
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