1. skillful, quick, and neat in one's movements or actions
（動作）熟練、靈巧、敏捷的
The chef's deft hands sliced the vegetables with incredible speed.
主廚靈巧的雙手以驚人的速度切好了蔬菜。
With a few deft strokes, the artist completed the sketch.
藝術家以幾筆靈巧的線條完成了素描。
Deft Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
deft
adjective
快速理解
What does "Deft" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Deft"?
形容動作或處理方式靈巧、熟練且有效率。
- 1
靈巧熟練
EN: skillful and quick in one's movements or actions.
翻譯: 指動作或身手靈活、熟練且迅速。
- 2
機智巧妙
EN: showing skill and cleverness, especially in handling situations.
翻譯: 指處理事情或應對時展現出機智與巧妙。
- 3
輕巧俐落
EN: neat and dexterous, without being clumsy.
翻譯: 形容動作或操作乾淨俐落、不笨拙。
小提醒：「deft」專指因技巧純熟而表現出的「靈巧」，與單純的「快速」(fast) 或「聰明」(smart) 意思不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Deft" in English）
How to pronounce "Deft" in English?"Deft" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Deft" from YouTube Videos
Thomas Barnett: Rethinking America's military strategy
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“The Clinton administration wasn't interested in running this For eight years, after screwing up the relationship on day one -- inauguration day- with gays in the military -- which was deft, (Laughter).”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Deft"?How does "Deft" change by context?
2. showing skill and cleverness, especially in handling situations or people
（處理事情或人際關係）機智、巧妙的
Her deft handling of the difficult client prevented a major conflict.
她對那位難纏客戶的巧妙處理，避免了一場重大衝突。
The politician gave a deft answer that satisfied both sides of the debate.
那位政治家給出了一個巧妙的回答，滿足了辯論的雙方。
3. showing mastery and subtlety in a mental or creative activity
（心智或創造活動）精湛、細膩的
The novel is a deft exploration of complex family dynamics.
這部小說對複雜的家庭動力進行了精湛的探索。
His deft use of light and shadow creates a powerful mood in the painting.
他對光影的精妙運用，為畫作營造出強烈的氛圍。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Deft"?How to make natural sentences with "Deft"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| deft + noun | 靈巧的… | She made a deft move to avoid the obstacle. (她做了一個靈巧的動作來避開障礙物。) |
| deft + at + noun/V-ing | 在…方面靈巧/熟練 | He is remarkably deft at handling difficult clients. (他在應對難纏的客戶方面非常靈巧。) |
| deft + with + noun | 使用…很靈巧 | The artist is deft with a paintbrush. (這位藝術家使用畫筆非常靈巧。) |
| deft + touch | 靈巧的觸感/手法 | The negotiation required a deft touch. (這場談判需要靈巧的手法。) |
| deft + handling/maneuver | 靈巧的處理/操縱 | The pilot's deft handling saved the aircraft. (飛行員靈巧的操縱拯救了飛機。) |
用法說明
How is "Deft" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Deft"?
deft at doing vs. deft to do
- "deft at doing" 是標準且常見的用法，強調在進行某項活動或處理某個過程時所展現的熟練與靈巧。
- "deft to do" 的用法非常罕見且不自然，通常會被視為錯誤。形容詞 "deft" 不直接接不定詞 (to + V) 來描述動作。
- 若要表達「某人做某事很靈巧」，應使用 "deft at (doing) something" 的結構。
- 在正式或非正式寫作中，都應避免使用 "deft to do"。 EN: She is deft at handling difficult customers. 翻譯: 她應對難纏的顧客非常靈巧。
EN:He was deft at solving complex puzzles.
翻譯:他解決複雜謎題時十分熟練。
總結建議
總體而言，應使用 "deft at doing" 來表達熟練靈巧，並完全避免使用 "deft to do" 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Deft" and similar words?How to choose "Deft" vs alternatives?
deft vs agile
「deft」強調動作的熟練、靈巧與精準，尤其指手部動作；「agile」則更廣泛地描述身體或思維的敏捷、靈活與快速反應。
deft vs adroit
兩者皆可形容熟練靈巧，但「deft」更側重輕巧、精準的動作；「adroit」則更常指在處理棘手情況時，展現出機智與老練的技巧。
deft vs dexterous
「deft」與「dexterous」非常接近，常可互換，但「deft」更常暗示優雅與經濟的動作，而「dexterous」有時更強調雙手天生的靈活性。
口語用法
How is "Deft" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Deft"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人對某項技能的讚賞時，常用來強調動作的俐落與精準。 EN: "Did you see how she fixed the code? So deft." 翻譯: 「你有看到她怎麼修復程式碼的嗎？真是俐落。」
EN:He described the chef's knife skills as incredibly deft.
翻譯:他形容那位主廚的刀工異常熟練。
語氣強調
常與副詞連用，如 "pretty", "incredibly", "surprisingly"，來加強對靈巧程度的驚嘆或評價。 EN: That was a pretty deft move you pulled back there. 翻譯: 你剛才那招真是相當高明。
EN:For a beginner, his handling of the tools was surprisingly deft.
翻譯:對一個新手來說，他操作工具的手法熟練得令人驚訝。
停頓填充
在描述一連串動作或尋找合適讚美詞時，可能作為短暫停頓後的補充形容，使讚美更具體。 EN: The way he negotiated the deal was... deft, really smooth. 翻譯: 他談判的方式...很靈巧，真的非常流暢。
EN:Her solution to the problem? Simply deft.
翻譯:她解決問題的方法？就是一個字，巧妙。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業報告中，建議使用更精確的術語（如 "skillful", "adroit", "nimble"）來描述能力，"deft" 在口語中雖生動，但在極正式的文體中可能顯得略為隨意。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Deft"?What fixed phrases with "Deft" should I remember?
a deft hand
a deft hand
靈巧的手藝；熟練的技巧
a deft touch
a deft touch
靈巧的觸感；巧妙的手法
a deft move
a deft move
靈巧的舉動；高明的策略
deft fingers
deft fingers
靈巧的手指
deftly done
deftly done
做得靈巧熟練
deft at (doing something)
deft at [gerund/noun phrase]
擅長（做某事）；在...方面很靈巧
with a deft stroke
with a deft stroke
以靈巧的一筆/一揮；以巧妙的手法
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Deft"?Which "Deft" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has a deft.
✓He is deft.
"deft" 是形容詞，不能直接當名詞使用。描述某人時，應使用 "be + deft" 的結構。
×He solved the problem very deft.
✓He solved the problem very deftly.
修飾動詞時，應使用副詞形式 "deftly"，而非形容詞 "deft"。
×She is deft on handling the tools.
✓She is deft at handling the tools.
描述在某方面熟練或靈巧時，固定搭配的介系詞是 "at"，而非 "on"。
×The deft musician couldn't hear the applause.
✓The deaf musician couldn't hear the applause.
"deft"（靈巧的）與 "deaf"（耳聾的）發音相似但意思完全不同，需注意區分。
×He gave a deft answer to the philosophical question.
✓He gave a clever/skillful answer to the philosophical question.
"deft" 通常描述身體動作的靈巧熟練（如手藝、操作），或用於比喻處理事情巧妙。用於純粹的智力或言語回答時，可能不如 "clever" 或 "skillful" 自然。
×Her fingers are more deft than mine.
✓Her fingers are more deft / defter than mine.
"deft" 的比較級可以是 "more deft" 或 "defter"，兩者皆可，但 "more deft" 更為常見。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Deft"?What are tense/participle forms of "Deft"?
defter(comparative)deftest(superlative)