acumen
n.
1530s, from Latin acumen "a point, sting," hence "mental sharpness, shrewdness," from acuere "to sharpen" (see acuity).
〔李〕[acu;-men (-ment) n.] n.敏锐; 聪明 ←acu (L acus)=needle 针
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词根词缀 | Online Etymology Dictionary 词根李平武蒋争 acumen n. 1530s, from Latin acumen "a point, sting," hence "mental sharpness, shrewdness," from acuere "to sharpen" (see acuity). 〔李〕[acu;-men (-ment) n.] n.敏锐; 聪明 ←acu (L acus)=needle 针 |
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