dexterous
US /ˈdek.strəs/
UK /ˈdek.strəs/
形容詞
1.
靈巧的, 敏捷的, 熟練的
skillful and clever in using the hands or body
範例:
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The surgeon was incredibly dexterous, performing the delicate operation with ease.
這位外科醫生非常靈巧，輕鬆地完成了精細的手術。
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She's very dexterous with a needle and thread.
她用針線非常靈巧。
2.
機敏的, 聰明的, 巧妙的
mentally adroit and skillful
範例:
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He gave a dexterous answer that avoided committing to either side.
他給出了一個巧妙的回答，避免了對任何一方做出承諾。
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Her dexterous handling of the difficult negotiation impressed everyone.
她對艱難談判的巧妙處理給所有人留下了深刻印象。