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dex·ter·ous AHD[dĕkʹstər-əs, -strəs] 也作 dex·trous [-strəs] D.J.[ˈdekstərəs, -strəs] 也作 dex·trous [-strəs]K.K.[ˈdɛkstərəs, -strəs] 也作 dex·trous [-strəs]adj.（形容词）- Skillful in the use of the hands.灵巧的：手的使用熟练的
- Having mental skill or adroitness.机敏，聪明：有脑力上的机智或伶俐的
- Done with dexterity.用右手的：惯用右手工作的
- From Latin dexter [skillful] 源自 拉丁语 dexter [熟练的]
dexʹterously adv.（副词）dexʹterousness n.（名词）dexterous, deft, adroit, handy, nimble- These adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance.这些形容词的特性指熟练和灵巧的表现。
- Dexterous implies physical or mental agility: Dexterous 指身手或头脑敏捷的： dexterous fingers.灵巧的手指，"This study [of law] renders men acute, inquisitive, dexterous, prompt in attack, ready in defense, full of resources" (Edmund Burke).“这项 研究指出男人敏锐，机警，进攻果断，随时准备防御、充满机智” （埃德蒙·柏克）。
- Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch: Deft 表示快捷，果敢，熟练，轻巧： decorated the cake with a few deft strokes;用几下轻巧的击打装饰蛋糕；defused the hostility with a deft turn of phrase.用巧妙的措辞去除了敌意。
- Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in dealing with challenging situations: Adroit 暗示自在，自然巧妙尤指处理引起争议的局面： an adroit skier;自在的滑雪者；an adroit negotiator.灵活的谈判者。
- Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work: Handy 表示更加敏锐，特指体力劳动： handy with a saw and hammer.熟练地使用锯和锤。
- Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance: Nimble 指体力或脑力运行快捷： nimble feet;敏捷的脚步；nimble wits. 敏捷的才智
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