shrewd
gb/ʃɹˈud/ us/ʃɹˈud/
B2
Anglų
~ 5700
jó érzékű, dörzsölt, okos, éleslátó, jó emberismerő, metsző, kemény
B2
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is shrewd about [something]
She proved to be a shrewd investor, buying the company’s stock before its value tripled.
Jó üzleti érzékű befektetőnek bizonyult: még azelőtt megvette a cég részvényeit, hogy azok értéke megháromszorozódott volna.
Hiring him was a shrewd move that saved the startup from failing.
Okos döntés volt felvenni őt, és ez megmentette a startupot a bukástól.
The mayor is a shrewd politician who always counts the votes before taking a position.
With a few shrewd decisions, they turned a small shop into a national brand.
He has a shrewd eye for profitable opportunities in the real-estate market.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
My uncle is a shrewd businessman and never loses money.
A nagybátyám dörzsölt üzletember, és soha nem veszít pénzt.
Buying the house before prices went up was a shrewd move.
Okos lépés volt megvenni a házat, mielőtt felmentek az árak.
You have to be shrewd about money if you want to start a company.
She made a shrewd decision to change jobs early.
A shrewd investor studies the market carefully.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes think 'shrewd' always has a negative meaning like 'dishonest' or 'evil'. In modern English it is often positive or neutral, meaning smart and practical, though it can suggest being very calculating. It is also more specific than 'smart', focusing on practical or financial decisions.
Reikšmė
clever and practical in decisions
Kolokacijos
shrewd investor
|shrewd businesswoman
|shrewd move
|shrewd decision
|shrewd negotiator
|shrewd political operator
Sinonimai
astute (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in written English.)
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savvy (Informal; emphasizes practical know-how, especially in business or technology.)
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clever (Broader and more general; does not always imply practical or financial benefit.)
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canny (Often used for careful and smart money or business decisions, especially in British English.)
Antonimai
naive (Lacking experience and practical judgment; easily tricked or taken advantage of.)
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gullible (So trusting that others can easily deceive you; the opposite of being hard to fool.)
Temos
business
|intelligence
|money
|politics
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Very smart in a practical way, good at making decisions that give you an advantage, especially in money or business matters.
Having or showing sharp practical judgment, especially in business or everyday decisions, often in a way that gains an advantage.
B2
2
éleslátó
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is a shrewd judge of [something]
She is a shrewd judge of character and quickly saw that he was not trustworthy.
Jó emberismerő, és hamar átlátta, hogy a férfi nem megbízható.
His shrewd analysis of the situation helped the team avoid a serious mistake.
Éleslátó helyzetelemzése segített a csapatnak elkerülni egy súlyos hibát.
The critic’s review was full of shrewd observations about the director’s style.
Her shrewd assessment of the risks convinced the board to delay the project.
He gave a shrewd comment on how the market would react to the news.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
My grandmother is a shrewd judge of character.
A nagymamám jó emberismerő.
The teacher made a shrewd comment about how the class works together.
A tanár éleslátó megjegyzést tett arról, hogyan működik együtt az osztály.
Her shrewd analysis of the problem helped us find a good answer.
The reporter wrote a shrewd article about the new law.
He is a shrewd observer and notices small changes in people.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simple 'smart' or 'clever' in school subjects. 'Shrewd' here is about understanding people or real situations, not about getting good grades in math or science.
Reikšmė
showing sharp insight into people
Kolokacijos
shrewd judge of character
|shrewd observer
|shrewd analysis
|shrewd assessment
|shrewd comment
|shrewd observation
Sinonimai
perceptive (Stresses noticing and understanding small details about people or situations.)
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insightful (Emphasizes deep understanding and the ability to see the inner truth of a situation.)
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discerning (Implies good taste or careful, accurate judgment, often in art, people, or quality.)
Antonimai
insensitive (Does not notice or understand other people’s feelings or signals.)
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misguided (Having poor or wrong judgment about people or situations.)
Temos
relationships
|psychology
|intelligence
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Able to understand people and situations very well and very accurately, often seeing the truth that others miss.
Showing sharp, accurate insight into people or situations, especially in judging character or understanding what is really happening.
C1
LITERARY
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
a shrewd [blow / frost / wind]
A shrewd wind cut across the open field as they walked home.
Metsző szél süvített át a nyílt mezőn, miközben hazafelé tartottak.
He felt a shrewd blow to the ribs and fell to his knees.
Kemény ütés érte a bordáit, és térdre rogyott.
The village woke to a shrewd frost that turned every leaf to glass.
After a few shrewd knocks, the old door finally gave way.
They wrapped their coats tightly against the shrewd cold of the mountains.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
A shrewd wind made our faces hurt.
A metsző szélben fájt az arcunk.
The boxer took a shrewd blow to the jaw.
A bokszoló kemény ütést kapott az állára.
We stayed inside because of the shrewd cold outside.
The plants died after a shrewd frost in the night.
He cried out when he felt a shrewd knock on his back.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may try to use this sense of 'shrewd' for people (for example, *a shrewd man* meaning 'harsh man'), which is not natural in modern English. Today this use is mostly literary and limited to things like 'shrewd wind' or 'shrewd blow'.
Reikšmė
harsh or piercing (cold, blow)
Kolokacijos
shrewd wind
|shrewd blow
|shrewd frost
|shrewd knock
Sinonimai
biting (Common for wind or cold that feels sharp and painful on the skin.)
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piercing (Emphasizes a sharp, penetrating quality, often of cold or sound.)
Antonimai
mild (Describes weather or sensations that are gentle and not strong or painful.)
Temos
weather
|violence
|literature
|health
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Very strong in a way that hurts, especially about cold weather or a hard hit.
Causing a sharp or severe physical effect, especially referring to very cold weather or a strong, painful blow.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
shrewd
IPA
GB/ʃɹˈud/
US/ʃɹˈud/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
shrewd (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (shrewd)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: shrewd
- Comparative: shrewder
- Superlative: shrewdest
Žodžių šeima
Forms
shrewder
adjective
shrewdest
adjective
Core family
shrewdly
adverb
shrewdness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unshrewd
adjective
Posakiai
a shrewd businessman
1/ə ʃɹˈud bˈɪznɪsmˌæn/
fixed phrase
very clever businessperson (male)
A man who is very smart and practical in business and makes strong, profitable choices.
Pavyzdžiai
- He is a shrewd businessman who turned a small shop into a large chain.
- A shrewd businessman never signs a contract without reading the fine print.
- Her father, a shrewd businessman, taught her how to negotiate.
a shrewd decision
1/ə ʃɹˈud dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
a wise and practical choice
A very good and practical choice, made with clear understanding of what will happen.
Pavyzdžiai
- Leaving the company when she did was a shrewd decision.
- His shrewd decision to cut costs early kept the business alive.
- It was a shrewd decision to learn programming while at university.
a shrewd investor
1/ə ʃɹˈud ɪnvˈɛstɚ/
fixed phrase
investor with sharp judgment
A person who is very smart and careful with investments and usually makes money.
Pavyzdžiai
- A shrewd investor studies the market before buying any shares.
- Only a shrewd investor could have seen the chance to profit in that crisis.
- She became a millionaire by being a shrewd investor from a young age.
a shrewd judge of character
1/ə ʃɹˈud d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ əv kˈɛɹɪktɚ/
fixed phrase
person good at reading people
Someone who can quickly and correctly understand what other people are really like.
Pavyzdžiai
- My mother is a shrewd judge of character and always knows when someone is lying.
- A good manager must be a shrewd judge of character.
- Over the years he became a shrewd judge of character, able to pick the best people for his team.
a shrewd move
1/ə ʃɹˈud mˈuv/
fixed phrase
a very clever, advantageous decision
A very smart action or decision that gives you an advantage over others.
Pavyzdžiai
- Switching to online sales early turned out to be a shrewd move for the company.
- It was a shrewd move to apologize quickly and avoid a long argument.
- Buying the building before prices rose was a shrewd move.
a shrewd observer
1/ə ʃɹˈud əbzˈɚvɚ/
fixed phrase
person who notices and understands a lot
Someone who looks carefully at people or situations and understands what is really happening.
Pavyzdžiai
- The writer is a shrewd observer of city life.
- A shrewd observer would notice the tension between the two leaders.
- She became a shrewd observer of office politics.
shrewd analysis
1/ʃɹˈud ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
very accurate, insightful analysis
An explanation or study of a problem or situation that is very smart and correct.
Pavyzdžiai
- The journalist’s shrewd analysis of the election helped viewers understand the results.
- Her shrewd analysis of the company’s data revealed the real problem.
- The report offered a shrewd analysis of changes in the job market.
shrewd political operator
1/ʃɹˈud pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
very skilled, calculating politician
A person in politics who is very smart and careful in using power and relationships to get what they want.
Pavyzdžiai
- Behind his friendly smile, he is a shrewd political operator.
- As a shrewd political operator, she knew exactly when to change her public position.
- The prime minister is a shrewd political operator who rarely makes a public mistake.