hit on an idea in desperation have quick wits in an emergency A good idea occurred to one´s mind at the crucial moment have a brainwave when in danger
But the very imminence of the emergency paralyzed his invention . Good!
常言说得好,急中生智,可汤姆这回却束手无策,对,就这么办。
—— 给力词典精选Her feverish and excited mind had suggested the idea of this closet.
她急中生智,忽然想起了这个套间。
—— 给力词典精选Women in mischief are wiser than men.
女子急中生智,男子望尘莫及。
—— 给力词典精选With great presence of mind a fireman pulled the driver away from the burning cab.
一位消防员急中生智,将司机从燃烧的车里拉出来。
—— 给力词典精选Fortunately somebody had the presence of mind to turn off the water at the main.
幸好有人急中生智切断了总水管。
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