Handy
含义: Useful, convenient, skilled with hands
Describes something convenient or useful, or a person skilled at practical tasks. In Irish slang, can also mean good at fighting. Very practical, everyday term.
例句
- That's a handy little gadget. 这个小玩意儿真好用。Es un aparatito muy práctico.それは便利な小道具だね。그거 편리한 작은 도구네.
- He's handy around the house. 他做家务很在行。Es muy mañoso en casa.彼は家の中のことが何でもできる。그는 집안일에 능숙해.
- Keep that—it might come in handy. 留着吧——可能会派上用场。Guárdalo, puede que sea útil.取っておいて——役に立つかもしれないよ。버리지 마——나중에 쓸모 있을지 몰라.
- She's quite handy with a wrench.' (Irish: 'He's handy with his fists.')她用扳手很在行。爱尔兰用法:他很能打。Se le da bien la llave inglesa. Irlandés: Se le da bien usar los puños.彼女はレンチを使うのがうまい。アイルランド語では:彼は拳で戦うのがうまい。그녀는 렌치를 잘 다뤄. 아일랜드 속어: 그는 주먹이 세다.
发音
/ˈhændi/
用法指南
语境: usefulness, skills, convenience
语气: practical, approving
✓ 正确说法
- That's handy.那很方便。Eso es práctico.それは便利だ。그거 편리하네.
- Might come in handy.可能会派上用场。Puede que sea útil.役に立つかもしれない。나중에 쓸모 있을지 몰라.
- He's handy.他很能干。Es muy mañoso.彼は器用だ。그는 손재주가 좋아.
✗ 错误说法
- Irish meaning (fighting) different from standard爱尔兰的含义(擅长打架)与标准含义不同El significado irlandés (pelea) es diferente al estándarアイルランドでの意味(喧嘩が強い)は標準的な意味と異なる아일랜드식 뜻(싸움)은 일반적 의미와 다름
- Generally safe and common一般来说是安全且常见的用法En general es seguro y de uso común一般的に安全でよく使われる表現전반적으로 무난하고 흔히 쓰임
常见错误
- Irish 'handy' can mean good at fighting
- Usually means useful/convenient elsewhere
起源与历史
From 'hand' suggesting something within reach or manageable. The practical skill meaning developed naturally. Irish meaning of 'good in a fight' is distinct.
词源: From 'hand' (within reach, manageable)
最早记录: General usage from Middle English, slang extensions more recent
文化背景
Era: Middle English onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: DIY and practical skills; Common household phrase
Regional notes: Universal, but Irish meaning is unique.
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