Wit is the ability to use words or ideas in an amusing, clever, and imaginative way.
to have a quick/sharp/dry/ready wit
才思敏捷；敏锐机智；假装正经的诙谐；头脑机敏
a woman of wit and intelligence
a book full of the wit and wisdom of his 30 years in politics
一本有关他 30 年政治生涯中才思与智慧的书
be frightened/scared/terrified out of your ˈwits
to be very frightened 吓得魂不附体