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ˈsmart ˌalec, smart aleck noun [countableC]
informalINTELLIGENT someone who always says clever things or always has the right answer, in a way that is annoying 自作聪明的人,自以为是的人
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smart alec• Their hash was settled by the advent of the Romans who are credited with being cultural, organised and generally smart Alec.