1785, "practical sense, intelligence;" also a verb, "to know, to understand;" West Indies pidgin borrowing of French savez(-vous)? "do you know?" or Spanish sabe (usted) "you know," both from Vulgar Latin *sapere, from Latin sapere "be wise, be knowing" (see sapient). The adjective is first recorded 1905, from the noun. Related: Savvily; savviness.
例文
1. He is known for his political savy and strong management skills.
彼は賢明な政治的頭脳と強い管理手腕で有名だ。
2.She was a pretty savy woman.
彼女は世間を見たきれいな女だ。
3.Where 's your savy ?
あなたの常識はどこへ行きましたか?
4.Keep your mouth shut! Savy ?
口を閉じて!わかりますか?
5.But this time,they are adopting more politically- savy strategies.