astutely

/əˈstjuːtli/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈstuːtli/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈst(y)üt-lē, a-/ (ame, mw)

astutely — adverb

1. in a manner that demonstrates sharp practical understanding and the ability to t

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a manner that demonstrates sharp practical understanding and the ability to turn a situation to one's own benefit

例句

The lawyer from São Paulo astutely noticed the contradiction in the witness's statement.

astutely noticed

Mei-Lin astutely invested in solar energy companies before the market boom.

astutely invested

同義詞
  • shrewdly

    very close in meaning; 'shrewdly' emphasises practical, hard-headed judgement

  • cleverly

    broader and less formal; can apply to any clever action, not just strategic ones

  • perceptively

    highlights the quick understanding aspect more than the advantage-taking aspect

  • keenly

    suggests sharpness of observation rather than strategic action

反義詞
  • foolishly

    opposite — acting without understanding or good judgement

  • naively

    opposite — acting with innocent trust, missing the strategic angle

文法句型

astutely + verb (astutely noticed / astutely invested / astutely chose)

用法筆記

Typically used to praise someone's quick reading of a situation and the strategic decision that follows. Common in business, finance, and competitive contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The manager astutely answered every question correctly.
✅The manager astutely answered every question in a way that won over the board.
💡'Astutely' implies strategic cleverness, not just factual correctness.
❌She astutely studied for the exam.
✅She astutely studied the market trends before making her offer.
💡'Astutely' works best with situations that require reading people or circumstances, not routine learning.