clev·er /ˈklɛvɚ/
  (a.)聰明,伶俐;機敏的,精巧的
  Clev·er a.
  1. Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert.
     Though there were many clever men in England during the latter half of the seventeenth century, there were only two great creative minds.   --Macaulay.
     Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever.   --C. Kingsley.
  2. Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a clever speech; a clever trick.
  3. Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness.
  'T would sound more clever
  To me and to my heirs forever.   --Swift.
  4. Well-shaped; handsome. “The girl was a tight, clever wench as any was.”
  5. Good-natured; obliging. [U. S.]
  Syn: -- See Smart.
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  clever
       adj 1: skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool
              prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick
              perception of what is possible--these distinguish an
              adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an
              ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme" [syn: adroit,
               ingenious]
       2: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
          "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" [syn: cagey,
          cagy, canny]
       3: mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a
          clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram
          Stoker [syn: apt]
       4: showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the
          cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious
          solution to the problem" [syn: cunning, ingenious]