handy

adj.

1. 易使用的；容易做的；便利的
   easy to use or to do
   1. a handy little tool
      好用的小工具
   2. handy hints/tips for removing stains
      清除污渍的妙招 / 窍门儿
2. 近便；便利
   located near to sb/sth; located or stored in a convenient place
   1. Always keep a first-aid kit handy.
      跟前要常备急救箱。
   2. Have you got a pen handy?
      你手头有钢笔吗？
   3. Our house is very handy for the station.
      我们家离车站很近。
3. 手巧；有手艺
   skilful in using your hands or tools to make or repair things
   1. to be handy around the house
      对家里制作修理等杂事很在行

1. ADJ-GRADED 有用的;方便的
   Something that is handy is useful.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
2. PHRASE 派上用场
   If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation.
   1. 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。
   2. The $20 check came in very handy.
      那张20美元的支票正好派上了用场。
3. ADJ-GRADED 手边的;附近的
   A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach.
   1. It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy...
      最好在手边准备好纸和笔。
   2. Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan...
      手边备一件薄的套头毛衣或开襟毛衫。
   3. This lively town is handy for Londoners.
      这个热闹的小城离伦敦很近。
4. ADJ-GRADED 手巧的;有手艺的
   Someone who is handy with a particular tool is skilful at using it.
   1. 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。

1. The covermount with this week's mag is a handy guide to family holidays.
   本周杂志的附赠礼品是有关家庭度假的便捷手册。
2. The lotion is dispensed by a handy pump action spray.
   洗液由一个使用方便的按压式皂液器提供。
3. 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。
4. 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。
5. 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。
6. The$ 20 check came in very handy.
   那张20美元的支票正好派上了用场。
7. It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy
   最好在手边准备好纸和笔。
8. Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan
   手边备一件薄的套头毛衣或开襟毛衫。
9. This lively town is handy for Londoners.
   这个热闹的小城离伦敦很近。
10. 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。
11. Not only is it just the job for travelling, but it's handy for groceries too.
    它不仅非常适合于旅行，而且用来日常购物也很方便。
12. To make it easier to contact us, keep this card handy.
    把这张卡放在手边，以便于和我们联系。
13. The house is spacious with all mod cons, handy for the station and has a garden.
    这座房子十分宽敞，现代化生活设施一应俱全，距离车站很近，而且还有一个花园。
14. It's handy to have the thermos here.
    暖瓶放在这儿好拿。
15. The booklet is very practical and handy of reference.
    这本小册子很实用，而且便于查考。
16. There are a lot of dictionaries in the reading room. You will find them very handy if you go there to study.
    阅览室词典多，在那儿学习很方便。
17. We may find it useful in future.; It may come in handy someday.
    这东西日后可能用得着。
18. It may come in handy.
    这东西迟早会有用处。
19. This is a very handy tool for opening cans.
    这是一种很简便的开罐头工具。
20. This is a handy tape recorder.
    这录音机真轻巧。
21. The shops are quite handy.
    这些商店都很近。
22. This tool is handy for various jobs.
    这件工具可用来干多种工作。
23. This spanner is very handy.
    这把扳子使起来挺顺手儿。
24. This machine is fully automatism number controlled, its operation is handy, andits cutting is exact.
    本机全自动数字控制，操作简便，切割精确。
25. She is a handy girl who can turn her hand to anything.
    她是个心灵手巧的姑娘。
26. She is handy with the needle.
    她是做针线活的巧手。
27. This pair of pliers is really handy.
    这把钳子使着真灵便。
28. I have a handy bag, but today my sister has bought another one for me.
    我有一个手提包了，可是今天姐姐又给我买了一个。
29. RSS is handy if you read a lot of blogs.
    如果你要阅读大量的博客，那么使用RSS就方便了；
30. This is handy if there is an error in the code.
    这是非常方便，如果有一个代码中的错误。

adj.

come in handy

• 有用处
  to be useful
  1. The extra money came in very handy.
     这笔额外的钱正好派上了用场。
  2. Don't throw that away─it might come in handy.
     别把它扔了——它或许有用。

adj

1. easy to reach
   1. found a handy spot for the can opener

   Synonym:    ready to hand(p)

2. skillful with the hands
   1. handy with an axe

3. easy to use
   1. a handy gadget