deft /dɛft/ TEM8 ( defter, deftest )

• 1. 

  ADJ A deft action is skilful and often quick. 灵巧的 [书面]

  例：

  With a deft flick of his wrist, he extinguished the match.

  他的手腕灵巧地一抖，就熄灭了火柴。

• 2. 

  deftly ADV 灵巧地

  例：

  One of the waiting servants deftly caught him as he fell.

  就在他要跌到时，侍候的一名佣人敏捷地扶住了他。