He was among the first to question the received wisdom of the time.

他是那个时代首先质疑当时被广为接受的处世之道的人之一。

The received wisdom is that they cannot win.

大家一致认为他们不会赢。

But what of the received wisdom is true?

到底哪一种聪明提示是正确的呢？

The authors skewer a few pieces of lazily received wisdom.

两位作者把一些随处可见的智慧穿针引线。

Ms. Shlaes clearly does not accept this received wisdom.

显然，什莱斯女士并不接受这个传统的观点。