handy
柯林斯詞典
1. ADJ Something that is handy is useful. 有用的
The book gives handy hints on looking after indoor plants. 這本書提供了關(guān)于如何照料室內(nèi)植物的有用信息。
2. PHRASE If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation. 派上用場
The ￡20 cheque came in very handy. 這張$20的支票正好派上用場。
3. ADJ A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach. 手邊的
It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy. 把鉛筆和紙放在手邊會很有好處。
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handy /?h?nd?/ (handier,handiest)
劍橋詞典
handy adjective (USEFUL)
useful or convenient有用的；方便的，便利的
a handy container /tool 實用的容器／工具
First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy. 初次來法國的游覽者會發(fā)現(xiàn)這本旅游指南很有用。
It's a nice house and it's handy for (= near) the train station . 這座房子很漂亮，離車站也很近。
informal Don't throw those bottles away - they'll come in handy (= be useful ) for the picnic next Sunday . 別把那些瓶子扔掉——下周日出去野餐會派上用場。
handy adjective (SKILFUL)
[ 只用在動詞后面的形容詞 ]able to use something skilfully
手巧的
Jonathan's good at putting up wallpaper , but he's not so handy with a paintbrush . 喬納森貼壁紙很在行，但拿起漆刷來就不那么得心應(yīng)手了。
Susannah's very handy (= good at doing things that need skilled use of the hands ) about the house . 蘇珊娜非常善于打理房子。 返回 handy