지력, 명민, 제정신
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence or perception, often used in the plural (wits) to refer to one's basic sanity or ability to think clearly.
예문:
"She needed all her wits about her to navigate the complex negotiations."
"After the accident, it took him a few minutes to regain his wits."
"He was admired for his native wit and quick understanding of difficult subjects."
위트, 기지, 재치
A natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor; clever, amusing language or repartee.
예문:
"His speech was filled with dry wit that kept the audience laughing throughout the evening."
"She used her sharp wit to deflect the interviewer's intrusive questions."
재사, 익살꾼
A person known for their quick, inventive humor and clever remarks; a humorist or wag.
예문:
"Oscar Wilde was perhaps the most famous wit of the Victorian era."
"The dinner party was lively because she invited several well-known wits from the literary circle."
즉, 다시 말해
That is to say; namely (used almost exclusively in the phrase 'to wit' to introduce a clarification or specific enumeration of something previously mentioned).
예문:
"The committee decided on two major changes, to wit, a reduction in staff and a shift in marketing strategy."
"He listed the required components for the project, to wit, the software license and the specialized hardware."