dexterous

形容词 dexterous:

1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
   同义词：deft, dextrous

1. The English Minister can often gain a point by dexterous dealing in Parliament.
   英国的内阁成员在议会中以巧妙应付的手段往往可以获得成功。
2. The manager was dexterous in handling his staff.
   那位经理善於运用他属下的职员。
3. A difficult, dexterous, or clever act designed to amuse.
   把戏，绝技一种娱乐性的、复杂的、技巧性的或灵活的行为

dex.ter.ous

adj.（形容词）
Skillful in the use of the hands.
灵巧的：手的使用熟练的
Having mental skill or adroitness.
机敏，聪明：有脑力上的机智或伶俐的
Done with dexterity.
用右手的：惯用右手工作的

来源：
From Latin dexter [skillful]
源自 拉丁语 dexter [熟练的]

【引伸】
dex.terously
adv.（副词）
dex.terousness
n.（名词）
<参考词汇><同义词>dexterous,deft,adroit,handy,nimbleThese adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance.
这些形容词的特性指熟练和灵巧的表现。
Dexterous implies physical or mental agility:
Dexterous 指身手或头脑敏捷的：
例句：
dexterous fingers.
灵巧的手指，

例句：
.This study [of law] renders men acute, inquisitive, dexterous, prompt in attack, ready in defense, full of resources. (Edmund Burke).
.这项 研究指出男人敏锐，机警，进攻果断，随时准备防御、充满机智. （埃德蒙·柏克）。

Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch:
Deft 表示快捷，果敢，熟练，轻巧：
例句：
decorated the cake with a few deft strokes;
用几下轻巧的击打装饰蛋糕；

例句：
defused the hostility with a deft turn of phrase.
用巧妙的措辞去除了敌意。

Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in dealing with challenging situations:
Adroit 暗示自在，自然巧妙尤指处理引起争议的局面：
例句：
an adroit skier;
自在的滑雪者；

例句：
an adroit negotiator.
灵活的谈判者。

Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work:
Handy 表示更加敏锐，特指体力劳动：
例句：
handy with a saw and hammer.
熟练地使用锯和锤。

Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance:
Nimble 指体力或脑力运行快捷：
例句：
nimble feet;
敏捷的脚步；

例句：
nimble wits.
敏捷的才智