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finesse

UK //fɪˈnes//US //fɪˈnes//

词源

源自法语 'finesse'(精细、巧妙),最初来自拉丁语 'finis'(结束、界限),引申为对细节的精妙处理。

noun

❶ 指处理事情时展现出的巧妙手法或优雅方式,强调用智慧而非蛮力解决问题。

“She handled the difficult situation with great finesse.”

(她以高超的技巧处理了这个棘手的情况。)

“The pianist played the piece with technical finesse.”

(钢琴家用精湛的技巧演奏了这首曲子。)

同义词:skill, tact, delicacy, adroitness, subtlety

verb

❶ 巧妙地处理或操纵某事,通常指用机智或策略达成目的。

“He finessed his way into getting the promotion.”

(他巧妙地争取到了晋升机会。)

“She finessed the details of the agreement to benefit both parties.”

(她巧妙地调整了协议的细节,使双方都受益。)

同义词:maneuver, manipulate, handle, manage, engineer

常见短语

with finesse — 以优雅或巧妙的方式完成某事,强调高超的技巧或策略。

“She solved the problem with finesse, leaving everyone impressed.”

(她巧妙地解决了问题,让所有人都印象深刻。)