1.U 风趣，妙语　the ability to say things which are both clever and amusing at the same time
2.P 心智，才智　power of thought

　Our teacher is full of wit when he has a lesson.　我们的老师只要讲课就很风趣。
　He is a boy of quick wits.　他是一个机敏的孩子。

 ♣ at one's wits' end
不知所措not knowing what to do or say because of worry or desperation
　The authorities are at their wits' end about juvenile delinquency.　当局对青少年犯罪束手无策。
 ♣ have one's wits about
随机应变be remain alert and ready to act
　You have to have your wits about you in a dangerous situation.　在危急的情况下，你得随机应变。

［同义词］ intelligence
［反义词］ folly, stupidity
［词源］古英语witt（知识，通晓）