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Handy Adj Graded 例:The Sweater 英[ˈhændi 美[ˈhændi Adj.方便的;手边的,附近的;便于使用的;手巧的 有用的;方便的

单词 handy
音标
英[ˈhændi] 美[ˈhændi]
解释
adj.方便的;手边的,附近的;便于使用的;手巧的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
有用的;方便的
Something that is handy is useful.
例: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。
例: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。

PHRASE
派上用场
If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation.
例: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。
例:The $20 check came in very handy.那张20美元的支票正好派上了用场。

ADJ-GRADED
手边的;附近的
A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach.
例:It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy...最好在手边准备好纸和笔。
例:Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan...手边备一件薄的套头毛衣或开襟毛衫。

ADJ-GRADED
手巧的;有手艺的
Someone who is handy with a particular tool is skilful at using it.
例: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。
变形
noun:handiness~est:handiest~er:handier~

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