英语词汇“deft”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	deft
释义	Trends of deft View usage for: deft (deft) Word forms: comparative defter, superlative deftest adjective A deft action is skilful and often quick. [written] With a deft flick of his foot, Mr Worth tripped one of the raiders up. Synonyms: skilful, able, expert, clever More Synonyms of deft deftly adverb One of the waiting servants deftly caught him as he fell. deftness uncountable noun ...Dr Holly's surgical deftness and experience. Synonyms: skill, ability, facility, expertise More Synonyms of deft deft in British English (dɛft) adjective quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous Derived forms deftly (ˈdeftly) adverb deftness (ˈdeftness) noun Word origin C13 (in the sense: gentle): see daft deft in American English (dɛft) adjective skillful in a quick, sure, and easy way; dexterous SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdexterous Derived forms deftly (ˈdeftly) adverb deftness (ˈdeftness) noun Word origin ME defte, dafte: see daft Examples of 'deft' in a sentence deft He made deft contributions with hand and foot and was instrumental in five of the tries. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The 32-year-old proves just as deft in his handling of contemporary concerns. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But this power is harnessed to their speed, handling skills and deft footwork. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Her deft handling of the crisis prompted Fortune magazine this month to name her the most powerful woman in business. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He played a deft hand. The Sun (2012) A deft flick of the switch and my virtual French nurse vanishes into the ether. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Then there were the two deft passes that set up Ireland's second and fourth tries. Times, Sunday Times (2014) And maybe with a wry, intelligent eye and deft hand, it might have been. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It will require strong leadership, deft footwork - and a united government. The Sun (2009) The Brazilian met it with a deft, flicked header. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Getting this right will require deft handling and we look forward to seeing the detail of the Government's approach. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There could have been a big problem here but thanks to some deft footwork by the Panel, it is not. Times, Sunday Times (2006) So, too, do the sanitary pioneers she tracks down and whose characters she wryly sketches with a few deft flicks of the pen. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In other languages deft British English: deft ADJECTIVE A deft action is skilful and often quick. With a deft flick of his wrist, he extinguished the match. American English: deft Brazilian Portuguese: hábil Chinese: 灵巧的 European Spanish: diestro French: adroit German: geschickt Italian: abile Japanese: 器用な Korean: 날렵한 European Portuguese: hábil Latin American Spanish: diestro (adjective) in the sense of skilful Definition quick and skilful in movement Her movements were neat and deft. Synonyms skilful his skilful use of light and shade able They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. expert The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors. clever My father was very clever with his hands. neat He had the neat movements of a dancer. handy Are you handy with a needle? adept He is an adept guitar player. nimble Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance. proficient Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages. agile He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20. adroit She is a remarkably adroit politician. dexterous As people grow older they generally become less dexterous. Opposites awkward , clumsy , inept , bumbling , gauche , cack-handed (informal) , maladroit , unskilful , unco (Australian, slang) Additional synonyms in the sense of able Definition capable or talented They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. Synonyms capable, experienced, fit, fitted, skilled, expert, powerful, masterly, effective, qualified, talented, gifted, efficient, clever, practised, accomplished, adequate, competent, tasty (British, informal), skilful, adept, masterful, strong, proficient, adroit, highly endowed in the sense of adept Definition proficient in something requiring skill He is an adept guitar player. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, masterly, practised, accomplished, versed, tasty (British, informal), masterful, proficient, adroit, dexterous in the sense of adroit Definition quick and skilful in how one behaves or thinks She is a remarkably adroit politician. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, bright, clever, tasty (British, informal), apt, cunning, ingenious, adept, deft, nimble, masterful, proficient, artful, quick-witted, dexterous, neat Synonyms of 'deft' deft Explore 'deft' in the dictionary
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