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(have (have got или keep) one's wits about one (тж. with one's или all one's wits about one))1) неплохо соображать, понимать что к чему; быть себе на умеMiss Figgis: "You all think I'm stupid and slow, but I've still got my wits about me." (P. H. Johnson, ‘Corinth House’, act III) — Мисс Фиджис: "Вы все думаете, что я глупа и медлительна, но я прекрасно понимаю что к чему."
2) не терять головы, сохранять самообладание; быть осторожным, бдительным; быть начеку, наготове (тж. need или want all one's wits about one)Strapper: "You were looking at a rainbow like a damned silly fool instead of keeping your wits about you; and we stole up on you and had you tight before you could draw a bead on us." (B. Shaw, ‘The Shewing-up of Blanco Posnet’) — Страппер: "Надо было быть настороже, а вы, как идиот, любовались радугой. Вот мы и подкрались и сцапали вас - вы даже и не успели прицелиться."
I need all my wits about me. For if you're right it might... in a way... alter our position. (A. J. Cronin, ‘The Northern Light’, part II, ch. 3) — Сейчас я должен быть предельно собранным. Ведь если ты прав, то это может... в известной мере... изменить наше положение.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > have one's wits about one
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1) нeплoxo cooбpaжaть, пoнимaть чтo к чeму; быть ceбe нa умeA man had to have his wits about him and apply for his lease as soon as he pegged, or be left in the lurch (K. S. Pnchard). Miss Figgis. You all think I'm stupid and slow, but I've still got my wits about me (P. H. Johnson). 'Do you think you can learn anything in three years?' 'Of course, you can,' said David. 'If you've got your wits about you' (M. Drabble)2) нe тepять гoлoвы, coxpaнять caмooблaдaниe; быть ocтopoжным, бдитeльным; быть нaчeку, нaгoтoвeStrapper. You were looking at a rainbow like a damned silly fool instead of keeping your wits about you; and we stole up on you and had you fight before you could draw a bead on us (G. B. Shaw)Concise English-Russian phrasebook > have one's wits about one
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не терять головы; сохранять самообладаниеYou have to keep your wits about you in a dangerous situation.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > keep one's wits about one
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Concise English-Russian phrasebook > keep one's wits about one
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kivrak, dikkatli ve mantikli olmakEnglish to Turkish dictionary > have/keep one's wits about one
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I noun1) (humour) Witz, der2) (intelligence) Geist, derbe at one's wit's or wits' end — sich (Dat.) keinen Rat mehr wissen
collect or gather one's wits — zu sich kommen
drive somebody out of his/her wits — jemanden um den Verstand bringen
frighten or scare somebody out of his/her wits — jemandem Todesangst einjagen
be frightened or scared out of one's wits — Todesangst haben
have/keep one's wits about one — auf Draht sein (ugs.) /nicht den Kopf verlieren
3) (person) geistreicher MenschII intransitive verb* * *[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) der Witz2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) witziger Kopf3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) geistige Fähigkeit•- academic.ru/82686/witless">witless- -witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits* * *[wɪt]I. na flash of \wit ein Geistesblitz mbiting/dry \wit beißender/trockener Humorto have a ready \wit schlagfertig seinto be beyond the \wit of sb über jds Verstand [o Horizont] [hinaus]gehento have the \wit to do sth Verstand genug haben, etw zu tun3. (practical intelligence)battle of \wits geistiger Schlagabtausch, geistiges Kräftemessento be at one's \wits' end mit seiner Weisheit [o seinem Latein] am Ende seinto frighten [or scare] sb out of his/her \wits [or the \wits out of sb] jdn zu Tode erschreckento be frightened [or scared] out of one's \wits sich akk zu Tode ängstigento have/keep one's \wits about one seine fünf Sinne beisammen haben/zusammenhalten famto lose one's \wits ( old) den Verstand verlierento need all one's \wits about one seine fünf Sinne zusammennehmen müssen fam▪ to \wit nämlich, und zwar* * *I [wɪt]vi (old JUR)II [wɪt]to wit — nämlich, und zwar
n1) (= understanding) Verstand mbeyond the wit of man — über den menschlichen Verstand or Horizont hinaus
to be at one's wits' end — am Ende seiner Weisheit sein, mit seinem Latein am Ende sein (hum inf)
I was at my wits' end (to find a solution) — ich wusste mir keinen Rat or Ausweg mehr(, wie ich eine Lösung finden könnte)
to lose one's wits — den or seinen Verstand verlieren
to have or keep one's wits about one — seine (fünf) Sinne zusammen- or beisammenhaben, einen klaren Kopf haben
to use one's wits — seinen Verstand gebrauchen, sein Köpfchen or seinen Grips anstrengen (inf)
the book is full of wit — es ist sehr viel Geistreiches in dem Buch
3) (= person) geistreicher Kopf* * *wit1 [wıt] s1. meist pl geistige Fähigkeiten pl, Intelligenz f2. meist pl Verstand m:have one’s wits about one seine fünf Sinne oder seinen Verstand beisammenhaben;have the wit to do sth Verstand genug haben, etwas zu tun;keep one’s wits about one einen klaren Kopf behalten;live by one’s wits sich mehr oder weniger ehrlich durchs Leben schlagen;out of one’s wits von Sinnen, verrückt3. Witz m, Geist m, Esprit m4. geistreicher Mensch, witziger Kopf5. obsa) kluge Personb) geistige Größec) Witz m, witziger Einfallwit2 [wıt] 1. und 3. sg präs wot [wɒt; US wɑt], sg präs wost [wɒst; US wɑst], pl präs wite [waıt], prät und pperf wist [wıst]A v/t obs einer Sache gewahr werdenB v/i:* * *I noun1) (humour) Witz, der2) (intelligence) Geist, derbe at one's wit's or wits' end — sich (Dat.) keinen Rat mehr wissen
collect or gather one's wits — zu sich kommen
drive somebody out of his/her wits — jemanden um den Verstand bringen
frighten or scare somebody out of his/her wits — jemandem Todesangst einjagen
be frightened or scared out of one's wits — Todesangst haben
have/keep one's wits about one — auf Draht sein (ugs.) /nicht den Kopf verlieren
3) (person) geistreicher MenschII intransitive verb* * *n.Verstand -¨e m.Witz -e m. -
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wit1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) agudeza, ingenio, chispa, gracia2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) persona salada, chistoso, ingenioso3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) juicio, inteligencia•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits
wit n inteligencia / ingeniotr[wɪt]1 (clever humour) agudeza, ingenio, chispa, sal nombre femenino, gracia2 (intelligence) inteligencia, presencia de ánimo3 (person) persona salada, chistoso,-a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be at one's wit's end estar para volverse loco,-ato gather one's wits calmarse, tranquilizarseto have one's wits about one ser despabilado,-ato keep one's wits about one estar despabilado,-ato wit es decirwit ['wɪt] n1) intelligence: inteligencia f2) cleverness: ingenio m, gracia f, agudeza f3) humor: humorismo m4) joker: chistoso m, -sa f5) wits npl: razón f, buen juicio mscared out of one's wits: muerto de miedoto be at one's wits' end: estar desesperadon.• agudeza s.f.• chispa s.f.• chistoso s.m.• discreción s.f.• gracejo s.m.• graciosidad s.f.• ingenio s.m.• inteligencia s.f.• jacarero, -era s.m.,f.• sal s.m.• salero s.m.• travesura s.f.
I wɪt1) (often pl) ( intelligence) inteligencia f; ( ingenuity) ingenio mto be at one's wits' end — estar* desesperado, no saber* más qué hacer
to frighten o scare somebody out of her/his wits — (colloq) darle* a alguien un susto de muerte (fam)
to have/keep one's wits about one — estar* alerta or atento, andar* con mucho ojo
to live by one's wits — vivir de su (or mi etc) ingenio
2)a) u ( humor) ingenio m, agudeza fshe has a dry wit — es muy aguda or mordaz
b) c ( person) persona f ingeniosa or ocurrente, ingenio m
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[wɪt]N1) (=understanding) inteligencia f•
a battle of wits — una contienda entre dos inteligencias•
to collect one's wits — reconcentrarse•
to be at one's wits' end — no saber qué hacer, estar desesperado•
to gather one's wits — reconcentrarsehe hadn't the wit to see that... — no tenía bastante inteligencia para comprender que...
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to live by one's wits — vivir del cuento•
to be out of one's wits — estar fuera de síto be frightened or scared out of one's wits — estar profundamente asustado
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to sharpen one's wits — aguzar el ingenio, despabilarse•
to use one's wits — usar su sentido común2) (=humour, wittiness) ingenio m, agudeza f•
in a flash of wit he said... — en un golpe de ingenio dijo...•
to have a ready wit — ser ingenioso•
the wit and wisdom of Joe Soap — las agudezas y sabiduría de Joe Soap•
a story told without wit — un cuento narrado sin gracia3) (=person) persona f ingeniosa; (Hist) ingenio m
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[wɪt]N frm (also Jur)to wit... — a saber..., esto es...
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I [wɪt]1) (often pl) ( intelligence) inteligencia f; ( ingenuity) ingenio mto be at one's wits' end — estar* desesperado, no saber* más qué hacer
to frighten o scare somebody out of her/his wits — (colloq) darle* a alguien un susto de muerte (fam)
to have/keep one's wits about one — estar* alerta or atento, andar* con mucho ojo
to live by one's wits — vivir de su (or mi etc) ingenio
2)a) u ( humor) ingenio m, agudeza fshe has a dry wit — es muy aguda or mordaz
b) c ( person) persona f ingeniosa or ocurrente, ingenio m
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{wit}
I. 1. ост. (pres t I/he wot, thou wottest, pl, pp wist) зная
God wot господ знае
I wot зная добре
2. to WIT т. е., а именно
II. 1. ум, разум (и pl), съобразителност
to have/keep one's WITs about one умен/съобразителен/наблюдателен съм
to live by one's WITs препитавам се с умението/находчивостта/хитростта си
at one's WIT's/wits' end объркан, затруднен, незнаещ какво да прави/как да постъпи
out of one's WITs силно изплашен/разтревожен, обезумял, луд
to frighten/scare someone out of his WITs изкарвам акъла на някого
the five WITs ост. сетивата, умът
2. остроумие, духовитост
3. остроумен/духовит човек
4. човек с голям интелект, мислител* * *{wit} v 1. ост. (pres t I/he wot, thou wottest; pl, pp wist) зная(2) {wit} n 1. ум, разум (и pl); съобразителност; to have/keep o.* * *ум; духовитост;* * *1. at one's wit's/wits' end объркан, затруднен, незнаещ какво да прави/как да постъпи 2. god wot господ знае 3. i wot зная добре 4. i. ост. (pres t i/he wot, thou wottest, pl, pp wist) зная 5. ii. ум, разум (и pl), съобразителност 6. out of one's wits силно изплашен/разтревожен, обезумял, луд 7. the five wits ост. сетивата, умът 8. to frighten/scare someone out of his wits изкарвам акъла на някого 9. to have/keep one's wits about one умен/съобразителен/наблюдателен съм 10. to live by one's wits препитавам се с умението/находчивостта/хитростта си 11. to wit т. е., а именно 12. остроумен/духовит човек 13. остроумие, духовитост 14. човек с голям интелект, мислител* * *wit [wit] I. n 1. ум, разум (и pl); quick ( slow) \wits (не)съобразителност; to have keep o.'s \wits about o.s. (съобразителен, наблюдателен) съм; to gather ( collect) o.'s \wits вземам се в ръце, стягам се; съвземам се; to exercise o.'s \wit мисля, съобразявам; to live by o.'s \wits живея с хитрини, водя авантюристичен начин на живот; to be at o.'s \wits' end не знам какво да правя (измисля), в безизходно положение съм; out of o.'s \wits луд, ненормален; to frighten s.o. out of their \wits, to scare the \wits out of (s.o.) изплашвам до смърт, изкарвам ангелите (на някого); 2. остроумие; духовитост; 3. остроумен (духовит) човек; 4. шотл., сев.-англ. диал. информация; осведоменост; to get \wit of научавам, осведомявам се; II. wit v ост. зная; to \wit т. е., а именно. -
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[wɪt]1) (understanding: gen pl) intelligenzato be at one's wits' end — avere esaurito tutte le risorse, non sapere più che fare
to have or keep one's wits about one — avere presenza di spirito
to be frightened or scared out of one's wits — essere spaventato (-a) a morte
2) (humour, wittiness) spirito, arguzia3) (person) persona arguta, bello spirito4)to wit — cioè -
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wɪt
1. сущ.
1) часто мн. разум, ум
2) остроумие to display, show wit ≈ продемонстрировать остроумие/сообразительность dry wit ≈ сдержанный юмор keen, penetrating, rapier-like, sharp, sophisticated wit ≈ едкий юмор, острая сатира Syn: sagacity
3) остряк ∙ be at one's wit's end have one's wits about one keep one's wits about one live by one's wits out of one's wits
2. гл.
1) ведать, знать
2) узнать ∙ to wit юр. ≈ то есть, a именно часто pl ум, разум - quick *s сообразительность - dull *s тупоумие, тупость - to be out of one's *s обезуметь, утратить способность соображать - are you out of your *s? да вы в своем уме? - to bring /to drive/ to one's *s' end сводить с ума, выводить из терпения - to be at one's *s' стать в тупик, не знать, что делать;
ума не приложу - to have the * to do smth. сообразить сделать что-л. - he had the * to call the doctor у него хватило сообразительности вызвать врача - to keep one's *s about one не растеряться;
не потерять головы - to have one's *s about one быть начеку;
быть пройдохой /ловкачом/ - he has all his *s about him его не проведешь - to set one's * to a problem ломать голову над задачей остроумие, острословие остряк, остроумный человек > to live by one's *s изворачиваться, всеми правдами и неправдами добывать средства к жизни;
жить на сомнительные доходы( устаревшее) знать, ведать - let * да будет известно - God wot Бог ведает (устаревшее) узнать > to * то есть, а именно ~ остряк;
he sets up for a wit он хочет казаться остроумным;
to be at one's wit's end стать в тупик;
не знать, что делать to have (или to keep) one's wits about one быть начеку to have (или to keep) one's wits about one понимать что к чему;
to live by one's wits кое-как изворачиваться;
out of one's wits обезумевший ~ (часто pl) ум, разум;
he has quick (slow) wits он сообразителен (несообразителен) ~ остряк;
he sets up for a wit он хочет казаться остроумным;
to be at one's wit's end стать в тупик;
не знать, что делать to have (или to keep) one's wits about one понимать что к чему;
to live by one's wits кое-как изворачиваться;
out of one's wits обезумевший to have (или to keep) one's wits about one понимать что к чему;
to live by one's wits кое-как изворачиваться;
out of one's wits обезумевший wit (pres. wot, past & p. p. wist) уст. знать, ведать;
to wit юр. то есть, а именно wit (pres. wot, past & p. p. wist) уст. знать, ведать;
to wit юр. то есть, а именно ~ остроумие ~ остряк;
he sets up for a wit он хочет казаться остроумным;
to be at one's wit's end стать в тупик;
не знать, что делать ~ (часто pl) ум, разум;
he has quick (slow) wits он сообразителен (несообразителен) -
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I 1. [wɪt]1) (sense of humour) spirito m., arguzia f.to have a quick, dry wit — avere un ingegno vivace, uno spirito pungente
2) (witty person) persona f. di spirito2.nome plurale wits (intelligence) intelligenza f.sing.; (presence of mind) presenza f.sing. di spiritoto have o keep (all) one's wits about one (vigilant) stare all'erta, tenere gli occhi ben aperti; (level-headed) mantenere il sangue freddo, conservare la propria presenza di spirito; to collect o gather one's wits riprendersi; to sharpen one's wits aguzzare l'ingegno; to frighten sb. out of their wits spaventare a morte qcn.; to pit one's wits against sb. misurarsi con qcn.; to live by one's wits vivere d'espedienti; to lose one's wits uscire di senno; a battle of wits — una disputa di ingegni
••II [wɪt]verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo sapere••to wit — form. cioè, vale a dire
* * *[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) spirito2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) (persona spiritosa)3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) buon senso•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits* * *wit /wɪt/n.1 (spesso al pl.) intelligenza; intelletto; ingegno; facoltà mentali; cervello (fig.): the wit of man, l'intelletto umano; to have quick wits, essere d'ingegno vivace; to have a ready wit, essere pronto di spirito; sharp wit, mente acuta; to have (o to keep) one's wits about one, aver prontezza di spirito; stare all'erta; sapere quel che si fa; He hasn't wit enough to keep quiet, non ha abbastanza cervello per stare zitto2 [u] spirito; arguzia; senso umoristico; sale (fig.): His conversation is full of wit, la sua conversazione è piena di spirito; a man of wit, un uomo di spirito3 persona arguta; tipo spiritoso: Jack is such a wit!, Jack è così spiritoso!● to be at one's wits' end, non sapere che pesci pigliare; essere perplesso; avere esaurito tutte le proprie risorse; DIALOGO → - Lost child 3- I was at my wits' end, non sapevo dove sbattere la testa □ to live by one's wits, vivere di espedienti □ (fam.) to be out of one's wits, essere uscito di senno; essere giù di testa; ( anche) essere sconvolto, fuori di sé □ to sharpen sb. 's wits, aguzzare l'ingegno a q.(to) wit /wɪt/(pass. e p. p. wist), v. t. e i.(arc.) sapere; saper bene● (leg.) to wit, vale a dire; cioè.* * *I 1. [wɪt]1) (sense of humour) spirito m., arguzia f.to have a quick, dry wit — avere un ingegno vivace, uno spirito pungente
2) (witty person) persona f. di spirito2.nome plurale wits (intelligence) intelligenza f.sing.; (presence of mind) presenza f.sing. di spiritoto have o keep (all) one's wits about one (vigilant) stare all'erta, tenere gli occhi ben aperti; (level-headed) mantenere il sangue freddo, conservare la propria presenza di spirito; to collect o gather one's wits riprendersi; to sharpen one's wits aguzzare l'ingegno; to frighten sb. out of their wits spaventare a morte qcn.; to pit one's wits against sb. misurarsi con qcn.; to live by one's wits vivere d'espedienti; to lose one's wits uscire di senno; a battle of wits — una disputa di ingegni
••II [wɪt]verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo sapere••to wit — form. cioè, vale a dire
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[wɪt]wit остряк; he sets up for a wit он хочет казаться остроумным; to be at one's wit's end стать в тупик; не знать, что делать to have (или to keep) one's wits about one быть начеку to have (или to keep) one's wits about one понимать что к чему; to live by one's wits кое-как изворачиваться; out of one's wits обезумевший wit (часто pl) ум, разум; he has quick (slow) wits он сообразителен (несообразителен) wit остряк; he sets up for a wit он хочет казаться остроумным; to be at one's wit's end стать в тупик; не знать, что делать to have (или to keep) one's wits about one понимать что к чему; to live by one's wits кое-как изворачиваться; out of one's wits обезумевший to have (или to keep) one's wits about one понимать что к чему; to live by one's wits кое-как изворачиваться; out of one's wits обезумевший wit (pres. wot, past & p. p. wist) уст. знать, ведать; to wit юр. то есть, а именно wit (pres. wot, past & p. p. wist) уст. знать, ведать; to wit юр. то есть, а именно wit остроумие wit остряк; he sets up for a wit он хочет казаться остроумным; to be at one's wit's end стать в тупик; не знать, что делать wit (часто pl) ум, разум; he has quick (slow) wits он сообразителен (несообразителен) -
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wit1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) vidd, vittighet, åndfullhet2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) slagferdig person, vittig hode3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) vett•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's witsforstand--------vett--------viddIsubst. \/wɪt\/1) vett, forstand, intelligens2) ånd, vidd3) intelligent person, forstandig person4) humoristisk person, vittig person5) ( gammeldags) skjønnåndbe at one's wit's end ikke vite sin arme råd, ikke vite verken ut eller inncollect one's wits samle tankeneflash of wit se ➢ flash, 1have a ready wit være slagferdighave\/keep one's wits about one ha hodet på rett plass, holde hodet kaldthave quick wits være snartenktin possession of one's five wits ved sine fulle femlive by one's wits være uten vanlig arbeid, leve på sin intelligens og snedighetlose one's wits miste hodet, miste besinnelsen, gå fra forstandenout of one's wits fra vettet, ikke riktig klokpit one's wits against prøve sine krefter motquick\/nimble wit rask oppfattelse, slagferdighetslow\/dull wit sen oppfattelsewits vett, intelligens forstand, åndsevnerIIverb (pret. og perf. partisipp: wist) \/wɪt\/( gammeldags) viteGod wot Gud skal viteto wit nemlig, det vil si -
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wit [wɪt]• you'll need (to have) all your wits about you if you're to avoid being seen tu vas devoir faire très attention pour éviter d'être vu• keep your wits about you! restez attentif !b. ( = wittiness) esprit m* * *[wɪt] 1.1) ( sense of humour) esprit mto have a quick/ready wit — avoir la repartie facile/l'esprit d'à-propos
2) ( witty person) personne f spirituelle2.to have ou keep (all) one's wits about one — ( vigilant) rester attentif/-ive; ( level-headed) conserver sa présence d'esprit
3.to collect ou gather one's wits — rassembler ses esprits
to wit adverbial phrase sout à savoir•• -
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n1) часто pl розум, ум2) дотепність; дотеп3) дотепник; дотепна людинаfive wits — п'ять чуттів; розумові здібності
to live by one's wits — жити на сумнівні доходи; сяк-так викручуватися
2. v (pres. 1-ша і 3-тя особи sing wot; past і p.p. wist) заст.знати, відатиto wit — тобто, а саме
God wot — Бог знає, Бог відає
* * *I [wit] n1) pl розумquick [slow] wits — кмітливість [некмітливість]
dull wits — тупоумство, тупість
to be out of one's wits — збожеволіти, втратити здатність міркувати
to bring /to drive/ to one's wits' end — зводити з розуму, виводити з терпіння
to be at one's wits' end — стати в глухий кут, не знати, що робити; не дати собі ради
to have the wit to do smth — дібрати зробити що-н.
to keep one's wits about one — не розгубитися; не втратити голови
to have one's wits about one — бути напоготові; бути пройдисвітом
2) дотепність, дотеп3) дотепник••II [wit] vto live by one's wits — вивертатися всіма правдами, неправдами
apx. (wist; 1-a a 3-a; oc. од. теп. ч. wot)1) знати, відати2) дізнатися•• -
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[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) vid2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) vittigt hoved3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) det, der skal til•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits* * *[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) vid2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) vittigt hoved3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) det, der skal til•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits -
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[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) graça2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) humorista3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) senso•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits* * *wit1[wit] n 1 juízo. 2 capacidade ou faculdade mental (geralmente wits). he has quick wits / ele é de rápida compreensão. 3 razão, inteligência viva. 4 destreza, habilidade. have you not the wits to do it? / será que você não tem habilidade para fazer isto? 5 finura, perspicácia, agudeza, sagacidade. 6 engenho, aptidão. 7 entendimento, imaginação. 8 graça, humor, chiste. 9 pessoa espirituosa. 10 brincalhão. 11 wits sabedoria, juízo. she is out of her wits / ela perdeu o juízo. don’t lose your wits in an emergency! / não fique desorientado numa emergência! don’t drive me out of my wits! / não me faça enlouquecer! brevity is the soul of wit brevidade é a alma do saber. he has not his wits about him ele não está com a cabeça no lugar. he lives by his wits ele vive de expedientes. I am at my wit’s end não sei mais o que fazer. it sharpened his wits isto tornou-o mais esperto. to have a ready wit ser espirituoso. to sacre/terrify someone out of their wits, to frighten the wits out of someone amedrontar, apavorar alguém.————————wit2 -
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[wɪt] na flash of \wit ein Geistesblitz m;biting/dry \wit beißender/trockener Humor;to have a ready \wit schlagfertig seinto be beyond the \wit of sb über jds Verstand [o Horizont] [hinaus]gehen;to have the \wit to do sth Verstand genug haben, etw zu tun3) ( practical intelligence)battle of \wits geistiger Schlagabtausch, geistiges Kräftemessen;to be at one's \wits' end mit seiner Weisheit [o seinem Latein] am Ende sein;to collect [or gather] one's \wits seine fünf Sinne zusammennehmen ( fam), sich akk wieder besinnen;to lose one's \wits (old) den Verstand verlieren;to need all one's \wits about one seine fünf Sinne zusammennehmen müssen ( fam)4) ( funny person) geistreiche Person, kluger Kopf ( fam) ( astute person) schlagfertige Person vi ( form);to \wit nämlich, und zwar
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