nimble
adjective /ˈnɪmbl/
/ˈnɪmbl/
(comparative nimbler
/ˈnɪmblə(r)/
/ˈnɪmblər/
, superlative nimblest /ˈnɪmblɪst/
/ˈnɪmblɪst/
)- able to move quickly and easily
灵活的；敏捷的 - You need nimble fingers for that job.
干这活需要手指灵巧。 - She was extremely nimble on her feet.
她的双脚特别灵活。
- You need nimble fingers for that job.
- able to think, react and adapt quickly
思路敏捷的；机敏的 - As a comedian, she has a quick ear and a nimble mind.
作为一名喜剧演员，她耳朵灵敏，思维敏捷。 - The company has been outsmarted by more nimble competitors.
该公司被更灵活的竞争对手智胜。
- As a comedian, she has a quick ear and a nimble mind.
词源Old English nǣmel ‘quick to seize or comprehend’, related to niman ‘take’, of Germanic origin. The -b- was added for ease of pronunciation.