wisdom
n[U]
1
(a) experience and knowledge (shown in making decisions and judgements); quality of being wise (在做决定或判断时表现出的)经验和知识; 智慧
She had acquired much wisdom during her long life. 她经年累月造就了很高的智慧.
(b) good judgement; advisability; common sense 正确的判断; 明智; 常识
I question the wisdom of giving the child so much money. 我怀疑给这个孩子这麽多钱是好事还是坏事.
Events were to prove the wisdom of their decision. 这些事情都可证明他们的决定是正确的.
2 (fml 文) wise thoughts, sayings, etc 有见识的想法、 说法等
the wisdom of the ancients 古人的至理名言
the conventional/ received wisdom, ie the generally accepted view 公认的看法.
3 (idm 习语) wit and wisdom => wit.