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ADJ-GRADED
有用的;方便的
Something that is handy is useful.
例句
The book gives handy hints on looking after indoor plants...
这本书提供了一些关于如何照料室内花草的有用信息。
Credit cards can be handy — they mean you do not have to carry large sums of cash.
信用卡很方便，有了它你就不用携带大量现金了。
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PHRASE
派上用场
If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation.
例句
That key will come in handy if you lock yourself out...
要是你把自己锁在了屋外，那把钥匙就派上用场了。
The $20 check came in very handy.
那张20美元的支票正好派上了用场。
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ADJ-GRADED
手边的;附近的
A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach.
例句
It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy...
最好在手边准备好纸和笔。
Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan...
手边备一件薄的套头毛衣或开襟毛衫。
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ADJ-GRADED
手巧的;有手艺的
Someone who is handy with a particular tool is skilful at using it.
例句
If you're handy with a needle you could brighten up your sweater with daisies.
如果你针线活做得好，可以在自己的毛衣上绣几朵雏菊做点缀。