handy
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is handy is useful. 有用的
The book gives handy hints on looking after indoor plants. 这本书提供了关于如何照料室内植物的有用信息。
2. PHRASE If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation. 派上用场
The £20 cheque came in very handy. 这张$20的支票正好派上用场。
3. ADJ A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach. 手边的
It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy. 把铅笔和纸放在手边会很有好处。
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handy /ˈhændɪ/ (handier,handiest)
剑桥词典
handy adjective (USEFUL)
useful or convenient有用的；方便的，便利的
a handy container /tool 实用的容器／工具
First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy. 初次来法国的游览者会发现这本旅游指南很有用。
It's a nice house and it's handy for (= near) the train station . 这座房子很漂亮，离车站也很近。
informal Don't throw those bottles away - they'll come in handy (= be useful ) for the picnic next Sunday . 别把那些瓶子扔掉——下周日出去野餐会派上用场。
handy adjective (SKILFUL)
[ 只用在动词后面的形容词 ]able to use something skilfully
手巧的
Jonathan's good at putting up wallpaper , but he's not so handy with a paintbrush . 乔纳森贴壁纸很在行，但拿起漆刷来就不那么得心应手了。
Susannah's very handy (= good at doing things that need skilled use of the hands ) about the house . 苏珊娜非常善于打理房子。 返回 handy