handy

• 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

词态变化

中文词源

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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