Word · Frequency #18696
dexterity
灵巧；手巧
skill in using the hands
这里指用手操作时的灵巧，不指头脑机敏。
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Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
执行任务时的技巧,尤指手部操作的灵巧。
执行任务时的技巧,尤指手部操作的灵巧。；灵巧；机敏
In use
Her dexterity with a paintbrush made her landscapes look almost real.
The surgeon's manual dexterity is essential for delicate operations.
Playing the piano requires both finger dexterity and practice.
manual dexterity
指手部灵巧的固定说法。
Sewing requires a lot of manual dexterity.
缝纫需要很多手部灵巧。
dexterity in doing sth
表示在某方面灵巧时，后接 in 加动名词。
She showed great dexterity in handling the delicate instruments.
她在操作精密仪器时表现出极大的灵巧。
dexterity with sth
表示使用某物灵巧时，后接 with 加名词。
His dexterity with a paintbrush is remarkable.
他用画笔的灵巧令人惊叹。
require dexterity
require 后可接 dexterity 作宾语，表示需要灵巧。
Playing the piano requires dexterity and practice.
弹钢琴需要灵巧和练习。
Common mistakes
He is very dexterity.He is very dexterous.
dexterity 是名词，不能放在 be 动词和 very 后面作表语；表示“(人)灵巧的”应使用形容词 dexterous。
He solved the puzzle dexterity.He solved the puzzle with dexterity.
名词 dexterity 不能单独作状语修饰动词；表示“灵巧地”要用介词短语 with dexterity。
Connections
Collocations
- manual dexterity
- 手部灵巧；动手能力
- Surgery requires a high degree of manual dexterity.外科手术需要高度的手部灵巧。
- finger dexterity
- 手指的灵巧
- Piano playing demands finger dexterity.弹钢琴需要手指灵巧。
- with dexterity
- 灵巧地
- She untied the knot with great dexterity.她非常灵巧地解开了绳结。
- require dexterity
- 需要灵巧
- This craft requires considerable dexterity.这门手艺需要相当的灵巧。
- dexterity test
- 灵巧度测试
- Applicants for the assembly job had to pass a dexterity test.装配工作的申请人必须通过一项灵巧度测试。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：字母 x 形似交叉的手指，dexterity 正是手部灵巧。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：体育或运动技能、手工、乐器演奏等精细操作、正式写作或演讲 dexterity 是中性偏正式的词，通常用于描述手部动作的灵巧，多出现在书面语或正式场合，也可用于日常对话；没有明显的口语或俚语色彩。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词与 dexterity 押韵：prosperity、sincerity、severity、posterity（重读元音 /ɛ/ 及后续 /rɪti/ 相同）。注意 authority 和 ability 虽以 -ity 结尾，但重读元音不同（/ɒ/ 与 /ɪ/），发音差异较大。
Learn the forms together
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