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nimble

UK //ˈnɪmbl//US //ˈnɪmbl//

词源

源自中古英语 nymel,与古英语 nǣmel(容易拿取的)相关,最终可能来自原始日耳曼语词根,意为'抓住'或'拿取'。

adjective

❶ 形容人或动物动作敏捷、灵活,能够快速轻松地移动或反应。常用于描述身体协调性好或思维反应快的特点。

“The nimble cat jumped from the fence to the roof effortlessly.”

(那只敏捷的猫轻松地从围栏跳到了屋顶上。)

“As a dancer, she has nimble feet that move with grace.”

(作为一名舞者,她拥有优雅灵动的双脚。)

同义词:agile, quick, dexterous, spry, light-footed

常见短语

nimble-fingered — 形容手指特别灵活灵巧,通常用于描述需要精细操作的活动,如演奏乐器或手工制作。

“The nimble-fingered pianist played the difficult piece flawlessly.”

(这位手指灵活的钢琴家完美地演奏了这首高难度曲目。)

nimble as a cat — 像猫一样敏捷,用于强调某人或某物具有猫科动物般的灵活性和协调性。

“The thief was nimble as a cat, escaping over the rooftops.”

(那个小偷像猫一样敏捷,从屋顶上逃走了。)