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deft
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Derivatives :
n
deftness
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adv
deftly
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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- deft
[dεft]
[deft]
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adjective
灵巧的,熟练的,敏捷的,技巧的
Collins English-English Dictionary
- deft
[dεft]
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adj
quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous
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adj
[Etymology]
C13 (in the sense: gentle): see daft
Examples
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deft political footwork
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眼明手快
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quick of eye and deft of hand; sharp-eyed and deft-handed
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手脚利落
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dexterous; deft
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巧手儿什么都会做。
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A deft hand can do just about anything.
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变戏法得手快。
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A juggler must have deft fingers.
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心灵手巧
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clever and deft
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姐姐是个心灵手巧的人,做的衣服很漂亮。
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My sister is a clever and deft person who can make pretty dresses.
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