acumen
/ˈækjəmən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈækjəmən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-kyü-mən ə-ˈkyü-mən/ (ame, mw)
acumen — 名詞
1. the ability to quickly grasp situations and make sound practical decisions, espe
精準判斷
在特定領域快速做出正確決策的能力
the ability to quickly grasp situations and make sound practical decisions, especially in a professional field like business or politics
Fatima's business acumen helped the company survive the recession.
Fatima 的精準商業判斷幫助公司度過了景氣衰退。
[field] + acumen is the most typical pattern
The startup founder impressed investors with her sharp financial acumen.
這位新創創辦人以她精準的財務判斷打動了投資人。
collocation: sharp + acumen
Dr. Okonkwo's political acumen allowed her to pass the new tax bill.
Okonkwo 博士的精準政治判斷讓她得以推動新稅務法案通過。
The new CFO showed remarkable acumen during the merger negotiations.
新任財務長在併購談判中展現了非凡的精準眼光。
Parvati's legal acumen was the reason the firm won every major case.
Parvati 的法律判斷力是事務所打贏每場重大案件的原因。
- shrewdness
broader in scope; can apply to any life situation, not just professional domains
- insight
emphasizes deep understanding rather than practical decision-making
- savvy
more informal; often implies street-smart, hands-on experience rather than formal expertise
- perspicacity
very formal and rare; stresses clarity of perception rather than action
- ineptitude
a complete lack of skill or ability in a particular area
- obtuseness
slowness or dullness in understanding or perceiving things
文法句型
[domain] + acumen
show/demonstrate + [adjective] + acumen
acumen + in + [field]
用法筆記
Almost always used with a domain modifier (business, political, financial, legal). Uncountable — do not say 'an acumen' or 'acumens.'