英语词汇“handy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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handy

(ˈhændɪ)

adj

(= useful) 方便的 (fāngbiàn de)
(= close at hand) 手边(邊)的 (shǒubiān de)
to be handy with sth 巧于(於)某事 (qiǎo yú mǒushì)
to come in handy 迟(遲)早有用 (chízǎo yǒuyòng)
to be handy for doing sth 对(對)做某事有用 (duì zuò mǒushì yǒuyòng)

1 (adjective) in the sense of useful

Definition

easy to handle or use

handy hints on looking after indoor plantsa handy little device

Synonyms

useful

The police gained useful information about the organisation.

practical

We do not yet have any practical way to prevent cancer.

helpful

The catalogue includes helpful information.

neat

It was a neat solution to the problem.

convenient

Pre-prepared foods are a tempting and convenient option.

easy to use

manageable

The table folds down into a manageable zipped carrying bag.

user-friendly

serviceable

His Arabic was serviceable enough.

Opposites

awkward

useless

inconvenient

unwieldy

2 (adjective) in the sense of convenient

Definition

conveniently within reach

This lively town is handy for Londoners.Keep a pencil and paper handy.

Synonyms

convenient

The location is convenient for the airport.

The hotel is close to Sydney airport.

near

The town is very near.

Where's the nearest hospital?

available

There are three small boats available for hire.

nearby

accessible

The shopping centre is easily accessible.

on hand

at hand

Retirement was at hand.

within reach

just round the corner

at your fingertips

Opposites

awkward

, out of the way,

inaccessible

inconvenient

unavailable

3 (adjective) in the sense of skilful

Definition

good at manual work

Are you handy with a needle?

Synonyms

skilful

his skilful use of light and shade

skilled

skilled workers, such as plumbers

expert

The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors.

clever

My father was very clever with his hands.

adept

He is an adept guitar player.

ready

I didn't have a ready answer for this dilemma.

deft

Her movements were neat and deft.

nimble

Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance.

proficient

Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.

adroit

She is a remarkably adroit politician.

dexterous

As people grow older they generally become less dexterous.

tasty (British, informal)

Opposites

useless

incompetent

clumsy

inept

unskilled

inexpert

maladroit

unaccomplished

unskilful

ham-fisted

单词	handy
释义	Trends of handy View usage for: handy (hændi) Word forms: comparative handier, superlative handiest 1. adjective Something that is handy is useful. The book gives handy hints on looking after indoor plants. Credit cards can be handy–they mean you do not have to carry large sums of cash. Synonyms: useful, practical, helpful, neat More Synonyms of handy 2. See come in handy 3. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach. It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy. Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan. This lively town is handy for Londoners. Synonyms: convenient, close, near, available More Synonyms of handy 4. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun] Someone who is handy with a particular tool is skilful at using it. [informal] If you're handy with a needle you could brighten up your sweater with giant daisies. [+ with] Synonyms: skilful, skilled, expert, clever More Synonyms of handy handy in British English (ˈhændɪ) adjectiveWord forms: handier or handiest 1. conveniently or easily within reach 2. easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use a handy tool 3. skilful with one's hands Derived forms handiness (ˈhandiness) noun Handy in British English (ˈhændɪ) noun W(illiam) C(hristopher). 1873–1958, US blues musician and songwriter, esp noted for the song "St Louis Blues" Handy in American English (ˈhændi) W(illiam) C(hristopher)1873-1958; U.S. composer of “St. Louis Blues” & other popular songs handy in American English (ˈhændi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈhandier or ˈhandiest 1. close at hand; easily reached; conveniently located; accessible 2. easily used; saving time or work; convenient a handy device 3. easily managed or handled said of a ship, etc. 4. clever with the hands; deft; adroit SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdexterous Word origin hand + -y3 Examples of 'handy' in a sentence handy Which will come in handy should it too burst into flames. The Sun (2016) He was all over the place getting handy with the women who all had their husbands there. The Sun (2016) Such straight talking comes in handy when things go wrong. Times, Sunday Times (2016) At some point their suggestions might come in handy. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Ice cubes come in handy for a range of household chores, too. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Hence, the mascara comes in handy. The Sun (2016) The mascara gave my lashes amazing volume and comes with a handy mirror - great for on the go. The Sun (2017) If I run out they will come in handy. The Sun (2017) THIS jacket may come in handy - if you like your blazer attached to a pair of giant gloves. The Sun (2017) When I did history at secondary school, those books came in pretty handy. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Use this handy resource to quickly answer most of the important tax questions. Christianity Today (2000) While still not guaranteed a run he is likely to get a handy low weight. The Sun (2015) Wake up dull skin with this handy little tool. The Sun (2012) Will those plastic pots come in handy one day? Times, Sunday Times (2016) Which is where the learning might come in handy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The phrase may come in handy one day. Times, Sunday Times (2009) So that dog lead must have come in handy after all. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Maybe they are used as handy direction pointers when one is having friends over for dinner. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Have the tissues handy for this one. The Sun (2009) All this comes in handy for his job in advertising. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The gearing has been directed towards acceleration and the lowdown torque should make it pretty handy on the roads. The Sun (2008) It is used for scrolling and zooming and is handy because using your fingers to scroll blocks the screen. The Sun (2014) And if he can pick up in his other areas then he is going to be a pretty handy player. Times, Sunday Times (2016) You can also measure distances between furniture with the app's handy measuring tool. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Well, he always was pretty handy at crossing. The Sun (2014) Luckily, a saucepan comes in handy when one vile intruder appears in her kitchen. The Sun (2011) They are pretty handy with a bat, too. The Sun (2011) He befriends a savage wolf - which may come in handy as he gets picked on by bullies! The Sun (2006) FOR the lucky ones it is time to brush up on your packing skills and get handy. The Sun (2008) A radiator roller is also handy for getting behind radiators and into other small spaces. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Plus I will always have a pen handy. The Sun (2016) It's a boon for tennis on the radio - a genuinely handy tool for those attempting to decode the action without the assistance of pictures. Times, Sunday Times (2011) In other languages handy British English: handy /ˈhændɪ/ ADJECTIVE Something that is handy is useful. ...handy hints on looking after indoor plants. American English: handy Arabic: نَافِع Brazilian Portuguese: conveniente Chinese: 方便的 Croatian: priručan Czech: užitečný Danish: praktisk Dutch: handig European Spanish: práctico Finnish: kätevä French: commode pratique German: praktisch Greek: βολικός Italian: utile Japanese: 便利な Korean: 가까이 있는 Norwegian: for hånden Polish: zręczny European Portuguese: conveniente Romanian: potrivit Russian: удобный Latin American Spanish: a mano Swedish: praktisk Thai: ใช้สะดวก Turkish: el altında Ukrainian: корисний Vietnamese: tiện sử dụng Chinese translation of 'handy' handy (ˈhændɪ) adj (= useful) 方便的 (fāngbiàn de) (= close at hand) 手边(邊)的 (shǒubiān de) to be handy with sth 巧于(於)某事 (qiǎo yú mǒushì) to come in handy 迟(遲)早有用 (chízǎo yǒuyòng) to be handy for doing sth 对(對)做某事有用 (duì zuò mǒushì yǒuyòng) 1 (adjective) in the sense of useful Definition easy to handle or use handy hints on looking after indoor plantsa handy little device Synonyms useful The police gained useful information about the organisation. practical We do not yet have any practical way to prevent cancer. helpful The catalogue includes helpful information. neat It was a neat solution to the problem. convenient Pre-prepared foods are a tempting and convenient option. easy to use manageable The table folds down into a manageable zipped carrying bag. user-friendly serviceable His Arabic was serviceable enough. Opposites awkward , useless , inconvenient , unwieldy 2 (adjective) in the sense of convenient Definition conveniently within reach This lively town is handy for Londoners.Keep a pencil and paper handy. Synonyms convenient The location is convenient for the airport. close The hotel is close to Sydney airport. near The town is very near. Where's the nearest hospital? available There are three small boats available for hire. nearby accessible The shopping centre is easily accessible. on hand at hand Retirement was at hand. within reach just round the corner at your fingertips Opposites awkward , out of the way, inaccessible , inconvenient , unavailable 3 (adjective) in the sense of skilful Definition good at manual work Are you handy with a needle? Synonyms skilful his skilful use of light and shade skilled skilled workers, such as plumbers expert The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors. clever My father was very clever with his hands. adept He is an adept guitar player. ready I didn't have a ready answer for this dilemma. deft Her movements were neat and deft. nimble Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance. proficient Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages. adroit She is a remarkably adroit politician. dexterous As people grow older they generally become less dexterous. tasty (British, informal) Opposites useless , incompetent , clumsy , inept , unskilled , inexpert , maladroit , unaccomplished , unskilful , ham-fisted Additional synonyms in the sense of accessible Definition easy to approach, enter, or use The shopping centre is easily accessible. Synonyms handy, near, nearby, at hand, within reach, at your fingertips, reachable, achievable, get-at-able (informal), a hop, skip and a jump away in the sense of adept Definition proficient in something requiring skill He is an adept guitar player. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, masterly, practised, accomplished, versed, tasty (British, informal), masterful, proficient, adroit, dexterous in the sense of adroit Definition quick and skilful in how one behaves or thinks She is a remarkably adroit politician. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, bright, clever, tasty (British, informal), apt, cunning, ingenious, adept, deft, nimble, masterful, proficient, artful, quick-witted, dexterous, neat Synonyms of 'handy' handy Explore 'handy' in the dictionary
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