handy

英 ['hændɪ] 美 ['hændi]
  • 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

中文词源


handy 方便的,便利的

来自hand,手。即手边的,近手的,引申义方便的,便利的。

英文词源


handy (adj.)
c. 1300, "skilled with the hands" (implied in surnames), from hand (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "conveniently accessible" is from 1640s.

双语例句


1. Keep a pad handy to jot down queries as they occur.
手边放一本便笺簿,以便有问题时随时记下。

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2. The lotion is dispensed by a handy pump action spray.
洗液由一个使用方便的按压式皂液器提供。

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3. To make it easier to contact us, keep this card handy.
把这张卡放在手边,以便于和我们联系。

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4. 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。

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5. 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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