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deft
  • Derivatives : n  deftness ; adv  deftly
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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

deft [dεft] [deft]
  1. 1. adjective 灵巧的熟练的敏捷的,技巧

Collins English-English Dictionary

deft [dεft]
  1. 1. adj quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous
  2. 2. adj [Etymology] C13 (in the sense: gentle): see daft

Examples

deft political footwork
眼明手快
quick of eye and deft of hand; sharp-eyed and deft-handed
手脚利落
dexterous; deft
巧手儿什么都会做。
A deft hand can do just about anything.
变戏法得手快。
A juggler must have deft fingers.
心灵手巧
clever and deft
姐姐是个心灵手巧的人,做的衣服很漂亮。
My sister is a clever and deft person who can make pretty dresses.

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