"instinctive knowledge of the right course of action in any circumstance," 1815, from French, literally "to know (how) to do," from savoir "to know" (from Latin sapere; see sapient) + faire (from Latin facere "to make, do;" see factitious). French also has savoir-vivre "ability in good society; knowledge of customs in the world."
双语例句
1. He was admired for his savoir - vivre and entertaining anecdotes.
他因精通人情世故及善于讲有趣的轶事而被人仰慕.
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2. Qui pensait que savoir é tait un grand tr é sor.
那是一个教书匠,简简单单的,教书匠.
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3. The essence of French savoir - vivre is simplicity.
法国人的处世之道的实质就是淳朴.
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4. Je n'ai pas besoin de la critique pour savoir que je suis g é niale.
我并不需要评论以知道我是个天才.
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5. Nous savons qu'il est impoutant de savoir bien raisonner et d'ordonner nos arguments.
