Definitions
adj. Skilful, quick, and controlled in movement or action.
灵巧熟练的
Example
With a deft movement, she caught the falling cup.
她动作敏捷，一把接住了掉落的杯子。
Effective classroom management requires deft handling of disagreements between students from different backgrounds.
有效的课堂管理需要巧妙处理不同背景学生之间的分歧。
Collocations
- deft touch
- deft handling
- deft movement
Word family
- deftly (adv.)
- deftness (n.)
Synonyms
- skilful
- dexterous
- adroit
Antonyms
- clumsy
Usage tip
既可形容手部动作灵巧，也可指处理问题巧妙。
FAQ
- What does deft mean?
- Skilful, quick, and controlled in movement or action.
- How is deft pronounced?
- UK /deft/, US /deft/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
