intellectual

.intә'lektʃuәl

四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 3

n. a person who uses the mind creatively
s. of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
a. appealing to or using the intellect

n. 有知识者, 知识分子, 凭理智做事者
a. 智力的, 用脑力的, 聪明的

Collins 星级

3,040

BNC 频率

2,857

使用频率

intellectual 由前缀 inter-（在…之间）和词根 lect（选择、阅读）以及后缀 -ual（与…有关）构成，整体意思是与思考、知识或智慧相关的。

例句

1. She enjoys reading books that challenge her intellectual abilities.

她喜欢阅读那些能挑战她智力的书籍。

2. The debate was an intellectual discussion about important social issues.

这场辩论是关于重要社会问题的智力讨论。

3. He is known for his intellectual curiosity and love of learning.

他以智力好奇心和对学习的热爱而闻名。