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| /ˈhændi/ |
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| 1 | useful 有用的；方便的 |
| a handy electronic diary 非常方便的电子日记 |
| +for The book is handy for quick reference. 这本书便于快速查阅。 |
| be handy to do sth It’ s always handy to have a couple of spare batteries. 有两三块备用电池总是很方便。 |
| handy hints/tips The article gave lots of handy hints for decorating a small flat. 这篇文章为装修小公寓提供了许多适用的点子。 |
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| 2 | close to you and therefore easy to reach or get to 手边的；附近的 |
| Keep your pills handy just in case you feel seasick. 把药放在手边以防晕船。 |
| +for The hotel is handy for the motorways. 这家旅馆离高速公路很近。 |
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| 3 | good at doing or making things with your hands 手巧的；灵巧的 |
| +with He’ s very handy with a paintbrush (=good at painting) . 他很擅长画画。 |
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| - | come in handy
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| to be useful in a particular situation |
| 派得上用场 |
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| I knew this jacket would come in handy one day. 我知道这件夹克总有一天会用得上。 |
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| handiness noun U |
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