Word
worldly-wise
adjective
老于世故的；通晓世故的
核心释义
Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.
- 1.
老于世故的；精明练达、见多识广的。
Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.
- 2.
对世事有经验和智慧
experienced in and wise to the ways of the world
老于世故的；精明练达、见多识广的。；对世事有经验和智慧；老于世故的；善于处世的
用法In use
After years of traveling and working abroad, she became more worldly-wise and less easily fooled by fine promises.
用法提示：此处“worldly-wise”作表语形容词，表示“老于世故、通晓世故的”。
His worldly-wise uncle gave him practical advice about negotiating contracts in international business.
用法提示：此处“worldly-wise”作定语修饰人，意为“通晓世故的”。
Living in a big city had made the young man worldly-wise beyond his years.
用法提示：此处“worldly-wise”作宾语补足语，表示“变得老于世故”。
be worldly-wise
用作表语，描述人具有世故的特质。
He is worldly-wise beyond his years.
他年纪轻轻却老于世故。
worldly-wise + noun
用作定语，修饰名词。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- worldly
- 世间的，世俗的 · worldly 指与物质世界或世俗生活相关，不强调处世经验；worldly-wise 强调对世故和人心的洞察与精明。
- sophisticated
- 老练的，精密的，复杂的 · sophisticated 可指人见多识广、举止优雅，也可指事物复杂精密；worldly-wise 特指对人情世故的深刻理解。
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