adroit

[英] [əˈdrɔɪt] [美] [əˈdrɔɪt] 生词本

adj.

  • 易混淆的单词:ADROIT  
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  • 词典例句

1. ADJ-GRADED 机敏的;聪明的;精干的 Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions. 
  • She is a remarkably adroit and determined politician.

    她是一位异常精明果断的政治家。

adroitly
  • He drove adroitly.

    他车技娴熟。

adroitness
  • He governed with an adroitness that gained him the nickname 'the old fox'.

    他因管理有方而为自己赢得了“老狐狸”的绰号。

Adjective

1. skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;

  • "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"
  • "came up with a clever story"
  • "an ingenious press agent"
  • "an ingenious scheme"

2. quick or skillful or adept in action or thought;

  • "an exceptionally adroit pianist"
  • "an adroit technician"
  • "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"
  • "an adroit negotiator"
1. Jamie was adroit at flattering others.
杰米很会拍马屁。

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