a.

1. 【口】手边的；近便的[（+for）]
   The school is close to our houses, so it is quite handy for the children.

   学校离我们家很近，所以孩子们上学很方便。

   Is there a restaurant handy?

   附近有饭店吗？

2. 便利的；便于使用的
   A vacuum cleaner is a handy household tool.

   吸尘器是一种使用方便的家庭用具。

3. 手巧的；灵巧的；灵活的[（+with）]
   Henry is never very handy at fixing things.

   亨利修东西总有点笨手笨脚。

   He is handy with words.

   他善于辞令。

4. 易于操作（或操纵）的；（船）易于驾驶的
   This new motorcycle is really handy in city traffic.

   这部新摩托车在市区的交通中很便利。

adj.

1. convenient to handle or use; useful.
2. ready to hand.
   ▸placed or occurring conveniently.
3. skilful:
   I'm handy with a needle.

n.