handy

英 [ˈhændi]

美 [ˈhændi]

adj.  易使用的; 容易做的; 便利的; 近便; 便利; 手巧; 有手艺

比较级：handier　复数：handies　

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Collins.2 / BNC.5980 / COCA.6380

习惯用语

adj.

come in handy
• 有用处
  to be useful
• The extra money came in very handy.
  这笔额外的钱正好派上了用场。
• Don't throw that away─it might come in handy.
  别把它扔了——它或许有用。

牛津词典

adj.

• 易使用的；容易做的；便利的
  easy to use or to do
  1. a handy little tool
     好用的小工具
  2. handy hints/tips for removing stains
     清除污渍的妙招 / 窍门儿
• 近便；便利
  located near to sb/sth; located or stored in a convenient place
  1. Always keep a first-aid kit handy.
     跟前要常备急救箱。
  2. Have you got a pen handy?
     你手头有钢笔吗？
  3. Our house is very handy for the station.
     我们家离车站很近。
• 手巧；有手艺
  skilful in using your hands or tools to make or repair things
  1. to be handy around the house
     对家里制作修理等杂事很在行

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 有用的;方便的
  Something that ishandyis useful.
  1. 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。
  2. 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 somethingcomes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation.
  1. 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。
  2. 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 ishandyis nearby and therefore easy to get or reach.
  1. It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy...
     最好在手边准备好纸和笔。
  2. Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan...
     手边备一件薄的套头毛衣或开襟毛衫。
  3. This lively town is handy for Londoners.
     这个热闹的小城离伦敦很近。
• ADJ-GRADED 手巧的;有手艺的
  Someone who ishandy witha particular tool is skilful at using it.
  1. 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。

英英释义

adj

• easy to reach
  1. found a handy spot for the can opener
  Synonym:ready to hand(p)
• skillful with the hands
  1. handy with an axe
• easy to use
  1. a handy gadget

双语例句

• RSS is handy if you read a lot of blogs.
  如果你要阅读大量的博客，那么使用RSS就方便了；
• 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。
• We may find it useful in future.; It may come in handy someday.
  这东西日后可能用得着。
• It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy
  最好在手边准备好纸和笔。
• The covermount with this week's mag is a handy guide to family holidays.
  本周杂志的附赠礼品是有关家庭度假的便捷手册。
• This is a very handy tool for opening cans.
  这是一种很简便的开罐头工具。
• Not only is it just the job for travelling, but it's handy for groceries too.
  它不仅非常适合于旅行，而且用来日常购物也很方便。
• This lively town is handy for Londoners.
  这个热闹的小城离伦敦很近。
• This is a handy tape recorder.
  这录音机真轻巧。
• The house is spacious with all mod cons, handy for the station and has a garden.
  这座房子十分宽敞，现代化生活设施一应俱全，距离车站很近，而且还有一个花园。