dex·ter·i·ty /dɛkˈstɛrəti/
 機巧,靈巧,機敏


 dex·ter·i·ty /dɛkˈstɛrətɪ/ 名詞
 靈巧,熟練,聰明,伶俐,慣用右手,靈巧熟練


 Dex·ter·i·ty n.
 1. Right-handedness.
 2. Readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts; as, dexterity with the chisel.
    In youth quick bearing and dexterity.   --Shak.
 3. Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers; quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair; adroitness.
    His wisdom . . . was turned . . . into a dexterity to deliver himself.   --Bacon.
    He had conducted his own defense with singular boldness and dexterity.   --Hallam.
 Syn: -- Adroitness; activity; nimbleness; expertness; skill; cleverness; art; ability; address; tact; facility; aptness; aptitude; faculty. See Skill.

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 dexterity
      n : adroitness in using the hands [syn: manual dexterity, sleight]