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单词 handy
释义

handy

UK /ˈhændi/

Word Forms

adjectivehandy
comparativehandier
superlativehandiest

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    useful

    a handy electronic diary

    handy for:

    The book is handy for quick reference.

    be handy to do something:

    It’s always handy to have a couple of spare batteries.

    handy hints/tips:

    The article gave lots of handy hints for decorating a small flat.

    Synonyms and related words

    Useful and effective and working correctly
  2. 2
    close to you and therefore easy to reach or get to
    keep something handy:

    Keep your pills handy just in case you feel seasick.

    handy for:

    The hotel is handy for the beach.

    Synonyms and related words

    Next to, near to and not far away
  3. 3
    good at doing or making things with your hands
    handy with:

    He’s very handy with a paintbrush (=good at painting).

    Synonyms and related words

    Skilful and able

phrases

come in handy


derived word
handiness
Synonyms and related words

Skill, talent and ability
Synonyms and related words

Closeness and distance
Synonyms and related words

Usefulness and efficiency
Synonyms and related words

The quality of being suitable or convenient

handy

US /ˈhændi/

Word Forms

adjectivehandy
comparativehandier
superlativehandiest

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    useful
    handy for:

    The book is handy for quick reference.

    a handy electronic diary

    handy hints/tips:

    The article gave many handy hints for decorating a small apartment.

    be handy to do something:

    It’s always handy to have a couple of spare batteries.

    Synonyms and related words

    Useful and effective and working correctly
  2. 2
    close to you and therefore easy to reach or get to
    keep something handy:

    Keep your pills handy just in case you feel seasick.

    handy to:

    This neighborhood is handy to the local schools (=the schools are not far away).

    Synonyms and related words

    Next to, near to and not far away
  3. 3
    good at doing or making things with your hands
    handy with:

    He’s very handy with a paintbrush (=good at painting).

    Synonyms and related words

    Skillful and able

phrases

come in handy


derived word
handiness
Synonyms and related words

Skill, talent and ability
Synonyms and related words

Closeness and distance
Synonyms and related words

Usefulness and efficiency
Synonyms and related words

The quality of being suitable or convenient
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