genius

Compared meaning: a person who is extremely skilled (noun).

比较义项：在某方面极为出色、有天赋的人（名词）。

• genius 本词

  Broadest and most formal: describes someone with outstanding natural intelligence or talent in almost any field, from science to everyday life; often used for prodigies or exceptionally clever people.

  最宽泛、语域也最正式：形容在几乎任何领域（从科学到日常生活）都拥有非凡天赋或高智力的人，常用来形容神童或格外聪明的人。

  The girl was called a genius after she taught herself calculus at age nine.

  这个女孩九岁时自学微积分，因而被称为天才。

• wizard

  Informal and colloquial: praises someone whose practical skill at a specific task seems almost magical; commonly used in everyday speech about cooking, fixing things, sports, etc. Lighter in tone than genius or virtuoso.

  非正式、口语化：称赞某人在某项具体技能上出色得如同施了魔法一般，常用于口语中夸赞人烹饪、维修、运动等方面的本领，语气比 genius 和 virtuoso 都要轻松随意。

  He's a real wizard with the grill — his ribs always turn out perfect.

  他烤架上的功夫堪称奇才，烤出来的肋排总是恰到好处。

• virtuoso

  Formal and narrow: reserved for a highly trained performer, especially a musician, whose technical skill in playing an instrument or performing art is dazzling.

  语域正式，含义较窄：专指经过专业训练的表演者，尤指演奏乐器的音乐家，形容其演奏技艺高超、令人惊叹。

  The young cellist played like a virtuoso, moving the whole audience to tears.

  这位年轻的大提琴家演奏得如同演奏大师一般，令全场观众感动落泪。

Genius, wizard, and virtuoso all describe someone extremely skilled, but differ in tone. Genius is broad, for natural talent in any field. Wizard is informal and playful, for a skill that seems almost magical, in everyday speech. Virtuoso is formal, for a skilled musical performer.

这三个词都指“在某方面非常杰出、有天赋的人”，但侧重和语域不同：genius 强调与生俱来的高智力或才能，适用范围最广；wizard 语气随和，多指某项具体技能高超得近乎神奇；virtuoso 语域正式，专指演奏乐器或从事艺术表演的高超技艺者。这里不比较 wizard 表示“巫师、术士”的义项。

Compared meaning: natural talent or ability (noun).

比较义项：天生的才能/能力（名词）。

• genius 本词

  Genius suggests an exceptional, almost innate brilliance; it is a strong word used for remarkable talent in any field, including intellectual ones, not just creative tasks.

  genius 表示一种非凡、近乎天生的杰出才能，语气较强，可用来形容任何领域中令人惊叹的天赋，不仅限于创意类活动，也包括智力方面。

  Her genius for chess earned her a place in the world championship.

  她在国际象棋方面的genius，为她赢得了参加世界锦标赛的资格。

• flair

  Flair suggests a natural, stylish knack for doing something well, especially in creative or artistic tasks; it is milder than genius and often follows 'a flair for'.

  flair 表示一种自然的、带风格感的擅长某事的本领，尤其常见于创意或艺术类任务，语气比 genius 温和，常用于“a flair for”这一搭配。

  She has a flair for mixing colors that makes every outfit look effortless.

  她在调配色彩方面很有flair，这让每套穿搭看起来都毫不费力。

Genius and flair both mean someone is naturally talented. Genius is stronger, for exceptional talent in any field. Flair is milder, for a natural, stylish knack, often in creative work like fashion or cooking. Not compared: genius as a person, or flair meaning 'style'.

genius 和 flair 都表示某人天生擅长做某事，但程度和语气不同：genius 语气更强，指非凡甚至惊人的天赋；flair 语气较轻，多指一种自然的、带风格感的本领，常见于穿搭、装饰、烹饪等创意类活动。这里不比较 genius 表示“天才（人）”的用法，也不比较 flair 表示“风格；派头”的用法。