A paradox runs through this astute and entertaining book.

在这本机而有趣的书中贯穿着一个悖论。

Slughorn turned on Dumbledore, his expression shrewd.

斯拉格霍恩转向邓布利多，脸上一副机的表情。

" Charge! " cried Germaine the baker. She was agile and good at dodging.

“冲啊！”烘培师傅杰曼大喊，她机灵巧，很会躲闪。

" Why, I am very nimble, as you see, " answered the traveler.

哎呀，我非常的机，正如你所见，那个旅行者回答说。

Whoever presides at the meeting will need patience and tact.

无论谁主持会议，都既要有耐性，又要机。

It is important that you look smart and professional.

看上去（让人觉得）机和专业很重要。

We say we are developing strong and smart bees.

我们说我们在培育的是擅飞而机的蜜蜂。

She genuinely is very bright. You know she's very articulate.

她本人就冰雪聪明，机灵活。

Ha ha. You're as sharp as a razor Feifei! I mean intelligent or sharp-witted.

哈哈。菲菲，你像剃刀一样锋利！我的意思是你又聪明又机。

Occasionally, we might notice a glitch, but most of the time we're none the wiser.

有时候，我们或许能发现小错，但绝大多数情况下我们都不够机。

I'm sure you know someone who's quite witty, who is quick-witted.

我相信你肯定会认识妙趣横的人，非常地聪明机。

" The Reverse Spell effect? " said Sirius sharply.

“能获得重放咒的效果？”小天狼星机地问。

The total number of these resourceful insects was estimated to be 20 quadrillion.

据估计，这种机的昆虫的总数为20千万亿（2万万亿）。

Quick-witted and elusive, the team were up against it from the very start.

它们机而难以捉摸，摄制组从一开始就面临巨大挑战。

Brainy chat that flatters your intelligence, student debating, chess: checkmate.

让智力得到满足的话锋机的聊天、学辩论、国际象棋：全都有。

Neil asked me which famous boxer, born in 1949, was still mentally alert despite many years of fighting.

尼尔问我，哪位出于1949年的著名拳击手，尽管经历了多年的战斗，但仍保保持着机的神状态。

He, like all the brothers, was getting older, not so fast or so alert at wrestling with big birds.

和所有的兄弟一样，威利变得更年长了，和大鸟搏斗时，没有那么快速和机了。

The office secretary — that alert efficient person who plays such a vital role in the world of business.

办公室秘书——机且高效的人，在商界中扮演着至关重要的角色。

And you're very good, you're very deft. - Oh, well you are very good. - Thank you. Thank you actor.

你很厉害，很机。- 哦，你真棒。- 谢谢。谢谢你，演员。

The mother bear is on the trail of a herd of deer, but the deer are also wise to predators.

熊妈妈在追踪一群鹿，但鹿也会很机地对付掠食者。