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deft

UK/deft/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Quick, neat, and skillful, especially with one's hands.

灵巧的,熟练的

Root Breakdown

Native English
deftother
=deft

Common Collocations

  • 1.deft hands灵巧的手
  • 2.deft movements灵巧的动作

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The deft surgeon performed the delicate operation with remarkable precision and skill.

  • 2.

    She made deft movements with the needlework, completing the intricate design quickly.

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