Nimble



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 敏捷的, 灵活的
• ［英］ adj. 敏捷的, 灵活的 ( moving quickly and lightly)
• ［记］ 来自nim ( 偷窃) , 偷窃需要手脚灵活
• ［例］ a piano player with nimble fingers

Webster Collegiate

adjective (nimbler; nimblest)

• Etymology: Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law
• Date: 14th century
• 1. quick and light in motion ; agile <nimble fingers>
• 2.
  • a. marked by quick, alert, clever conception, comprehension, or resourcefulness <a nimble mind>
  • b. responsive, sensitive <a nimble listener>
• ? nimbleness noun
• ? nimbly adverb

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