
好词典

源自中古英语handed,由hand(手)加后缀-ed构成,表示与手相关的状态或动作。
❶ 描述某人习惯使用某只手,通常指左撇子或右撇子。用于说明人的用手偏好或物体设计适合哪只手使用。
“He is left-handed and writes with his left hand.”
(他是左撇子,用左手写字。)
“This pair of scissors is designed for right-handed people.”
(这把剪刀是为右撇子设计的。)
❶ 将某物递给某人,通常指用手传递的动作。强调传递的过程或方式。
“She handed me the book with a smile.”
(她微笑着把书递给我。)
“The waiter handed the menu to the customer.”
(服务员把菜单递给顾客。)
handed down — 指传统、知识或物品从一代传给下一代,强调传承的延续性。
“This recipe has been handed down in our family for generations.”
(这个食谱在我们家已经传承了好几代。)
handed over — 正式移交权力、责任或物品,通常涉及官方或重要的交接过程。
“The outgoing president handed over the office to his successor.”
(即将离任的总统将办公室移交给继任者。)