nous
n.[哲]心灵,理性,精神,<口>常识
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nous
/naʊs; naus/
n [U] (Brit infml approv 口, 褒) common sense; resourcefulness 常识; 机智
*None of them had the nous to shut the door when the fire broke out. 他们谁也不懂得失火时要关上门.
nous
n[U]BrE informal[
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Greek;Origin:'intelligence']
intelligence and the ability to make good practical decisions
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common sense At least she had the nous to ring.