handy
adj
(-ier, -iest)
1 (of gadgets, etc) convenient to handle or use; useful (指小器具等)便於拿取的, 便於使用的, 有用的
A good tool-box is a handy thing to have in the house. 家里有一個好的工具箱就方便多了.
2 [pred 作表語]
conveniently placed for being reached or used 近便; 便當
Our flat is very handy for the schools. 我們的住所離學校很近, 非常方便.
Always keep a first-aid kit handy. 手邊要經常有個急救箱.
3 [usu pred 通常作表語]
clever with one's hands 手巧
He's handy about the house. 他修理房子手很巧.
4 (idm 習語) ,come in `handy be useful some time or other 遲早有用
My extra earnings came in very handy. 我的額外收入可備我不時之需.
Don't throw that cardboard box away it may come in handy. 不要把那個紙盒丟掉--可能用得著.
?? 考研助記
構詞:hand+y形容詞后綴:放在 手邊的物品便于使用
?? 擴展釋義
*['h?ndi]a. 便利的, 敏捷的, 容易取得的【化】 便于使用的; 易操作的
?? 同詞根單詞
handlen. (織物、毛皮等的)手感;手柄;舉動;柄狀物;
vi. 操作,操控;容易搬運;
vt. 用雙手觸摸、舉起或握住;用手操作,操縱;處理或負責,管理;〈美〉買賣,經營;
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.