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Handy ˈhændi ˈhændinəs Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Easy Tool Informal

The word "handy" primarily means useful or convenient. It can also refer to something being nearby and easily accessible, or someone being skillful with tools. The phrase "come in handy" means to be useful in a specific situation.

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/hæ̱ndi/
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]有用的;方便的 Something that is handy is useful.
  • The book gives handy hints on looking after indoor plants...

    这本书提供了一些关于如何照料室内花草的有用信息。

  • Credit cards can be handy — they mean you do not have to carry large sums of cash.

    信用卡很方便,有了它你就不用携带大量现金了。

2
[PHRASE 短语]派上用场 If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation.
  [V inflects]
  • That key will come in handy if you lock yourself out...

    要是你把自己锁在了屋外,那把钥匙就派上用场了。

  • The $20 check came in very handy.

    那张20美元的支票正好派上了用场。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]手边的;附近的 A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach.
  [usu v-link ADJ]
  • It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy...

    最好在手边准备好纸和笔。

  • Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan...

    手边备一件薄的套头毛衣或开襟毛衫。

  • This lively town is handy for Londoners.

    这个热闹的小城离伦敦很近。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]手巧的;有手艺的 Someone who is handy with a particular tool is skilful at using it.
  [v-link ADJ with n]
  [INFORMAL 非正式]
  • If you're handy with a needle you could brighten up your sweater with daisies.

    如果你针线活做得好,可以在自己的毛衣上绣几朵雏菊做点缀。


Oxford handy / ˈhændi ; NAmE ˈhændi / adjective ( hand·ier , handi·est ) ( informal) 1 easy to use or to do 易使用的;容易做的;便利的 SYN
useful
a handy little tool 好用的小工具 handy hints/tipsfor removing stains 清除污渍的妙招╱窍门儿
2 [not before noun ] located near to sb/sth; located or stored in a convenient place 近便的;便利的 Always keep a first-aid kit handy. 要常备急救箱。 Have you got a pen handy? 你手头有笔吗? handy(for sth/for doing sth) ( BrE) Our house is very handy for the station. 我们家离车站很近。 3 [not before noun ] skilful in using your hands or tools to make or repair things 手巧;有手艺 to be handy around the house 对家里敲打修理的杂事很在行 see also
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handi·ness / ˈhændinəs ; NAmE ˈhændinəs / noun [uncountable ] IDIOM ˌcome in ˈhandy ( informal) to be useful 有用处 The extra money came in very handy. 这笔额外的钱正好派上了用场。 Don't throw that away—it might come in handy. 别把它扔了,它或许有用。 handy handier handiest
handy / ˈhændi ; NAmE ˈhændi / handi·ness / ˈhændinəs ; NAmE ˈhændinəs /
LDC
handyhand‧y /ˈhændi/ ●●○ S3 adjective (comparative handier, superlative handiest)
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1useful:  It’s quite a handy little tool. It’s very handy having a light above your desk. Take your swimming trunks with you – they might come in handy (=be useful). see thesaurus at
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2informal near and easy to reach:  I always keep my gun handy just in case. Do you have a piece of paper handy?handy for British English The house was in Drury Lane, very handy for the theatre.3good at using something, especially a toolhandy with He’s very handy with a screwdriver.
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级别:handier, handiest
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方便的(68%),手边的(15%),近便的(8%),现成的(6%),灵巧的(3%)
adj.便利的;手边的,就近的;容易取得的;敏捷的
n.(Handy)人名;(英)汉迪

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