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She showed remarkable intelligence from an early age. The spy was gathering intelligence for the government. Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries.

intelligence

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Meaning: The ability to learn and understand; information gathered about an enemy

智力，情报，智能

inteligencia, información secreta

知性、知能、諜報

지능, 지성, 정보(첩보)

Intelligence refers to the ability to learn, understand, and think logically, or to information gathered about an enemy or competitor. It encompasses mental capacity, secret information gathering, and artificial intelligence in technology.

「intelligence」指学习、理解和逻辑思考的能力，或收集的关于敌人或竞争对手的信息。它包括智力能力、秘密情报收集和技术中的人工智能。

«Intelligence» se refiere a la capacidad de aprender, comprender y pensar lógicamente, o a la información recopilada sobre un enemigo o competidor. Abarca la capacidad mental, la recopilación de información secreta y la inteligencia artificial en tecnología.

「intelligence」は学び、理解し、論理的に考える能力、または敵や競争相手について集めた情報を指します。知的能力、秘密情報収集、テクノロジーにおける人工知能を含みます。

Intelligence는 배우고 이해하며 논리적으로 사고하는 능력, 또는 적이나 경쟁 상대에 대해 수집한 정보를 뜻합니다. 정신적 능력, 비밀 정보 수집, 그리고 기술 분야의 인공지능까지 포괄합니다.

Examples

She showed remarkable intelligence from an early age.
她从小就表现出非凡的智慧。
Ella mostró una inteligencia notable desde temprana edad.
彼女は幼い頃から驚くべき知性を示しました。
그녀는 어린 나이부터 놀라운 지성을 보여주었습니다.
The spy was gathering intelligence for the government.
那个间谍正在为政府收集情报。
El espía estaba recopilando información de inteligencia para el gobierno.
そのスパイは政府のために情報を収集していました。
그 스파이는 정부를 위해 정보를 수집하고 있었습니다.
Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries.
人工智能正在改变许多行业。
La inteligencia artificial está transformando muchas industrias.
人工知能は多くの産業を変革しています。
인공지능이 많은 산업을 변화시키고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'intelligentia' meaning 'understanding', from 'intelligentem' (discerning), from 'inter-' (between) and 'legere' (to choose, read). Literally means choosing between or reading between the lines.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'intelligentia' meaning 'understanding'. The espionage meaning emerged in the early 16th century when governments began systematically gathering 'intelligence' about foreign powers. The term 'intelligence quotient' (IQ) was coined in 1912.