handy/ˋhændI; ˈhændi/adj 1 useful 有用的: a handy little tool 有用的小工具The extra key may come in handy (=be useful in the future). 这把备用钥匙或许会派上用场的。2 informal near and easy to reach【非正式】手边的﹔附近的: Make sure you have your passport handy . 一定要随身带着护照。3 be handy with sth to be good at using something, especially a tool 善于使用某物〔尤指工具〕: Terry's very handy with a needle and thread. 特里非常擅长针线活。
handyhandyhandierhandiestadjective (handier, handiest)1useful: This bag will be handy for carrying my books.2near and easy to find or reach: Have you got a pen handy?come in handyto be useful: Don't throw that box away – it might come in handy.