intellect
n
1 [U] power of the mind to reason and acquire knowledge (contrasted with feeling and instinct) 智力, 思维能力, 领悟力, 理解力(与感情及本能相对)
a man of (great) intellect (极)具聪明才智的人
Intellect distinguishes humans from other animals. 人类与禽兽之别在於人具有思维能力.
2 [C] person of high intelligence and reasoning power 有高智慧和推理能力的人
He was one of the most formidable intellects of his time. 他是该时代的盖世奇才.
Alf did this for over two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret Alf's wife has never discovered that she married a dustman and she never will, for Alf has just found another job.