首页英语词典aptapt英英释意

apt

英[æpt] 美[æpt]
  • adj. 恰当的;有…倾向的;灵敏的
  • n. (Apt)人名;(法、波、英)阿普特

英英释意


1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant;
"he is apt to lose"
"she is liable to forget"
2. mentally quick and resourceful;
"an apt pupil"
"you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
3. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward;
"he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"
"I am not minded to answer any questions"
4. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
"the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"
"an apt reply"