handy
adjective /ˈhændi/
/ˈhændi/
(comparative handier, superlative handiest)
(informal)Idioms - easy to use or to do
易使用的；容易做的；便利的 - a handy little tool
好用的小工具 - handy hints/tips for removing stains
清除污渍的窍门儿 - a handy-sized dictionary
一本小词典
- The wire brush is very handy for cleaning up old iron and steel.
钢丝刷清理旧钢铁非常方便。 - The arrangement was handy for both of us.
这样安排对我们两人都很方便。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- come in
- extremely
- really
- very
- …
- for
- a handy little tool
- [not before noun] located near to somebody/something; located or stored in a convenient place
近便；便利 - Always keep a first-aid kit handy.
手边要常备急救箱。 - Have you got a pen handy?
你手头有笔吗？ - handy for (doing) something (British English) Our house is very handy for the station.
我们家离车站很近。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- have something
- keep something
- …
- quite
- very
- for
- Always keep a first-aid kit handy.
- [not before noun] able to use your hands or tools to make or repair things well
手巧；有手艺 - to be handy around the house
对家里制作、修理等杂事很在行 - to be handy with a sewing machine
熟练使用缝纫机 - Lucy is quite handy with a drill!
露西用起钻机来相当灵活！
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- at
- with
see also handily - to be handy around the house
Idioms
come in handy
- (informal) to be useful
有用处 - 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。 - Take your penknife—you never know when it might come in handy.
带上你的小折刀，说不定什么时候会用得到。
- The extra money came in very handy.