*clev·er/`klɛvə; ˈklevə/ adj 1especially BrE able to learn and understand things quickly; intelligent 【尤英】 聪明的: I wasn't clever enough to go to university. 我不够聪明，没能上大学。 2 using your intelligence to get what you want, especially in a slightly dishonest way 精明的; 滑头的: a clever lawyer 精明的律师 3 designed in an unusual and effective way 〔设计〕巧妙的: What a clever little gadget! 多么巧妙的小玩意！