apt
英 [?pt]
美[?pt]
- adj. 恰当的；有…倾向的；灵敏的
- n. (Apt)人名；(法、波、英)阿普特
英英释意
- 1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant;
- "he is apt to lose"
- "she is liable to forget"
- 2. mentally quick and resourceful;
- "an apt pupil"
- "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
- 3. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward;
- "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"
- "I am not minded to answer any questions"
- 4. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
- "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"
- "an apt reply"