nimble

/ˈnɪmbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɪmbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnim-bəl/ (ame, mw)

nimble — adjective

  • nimblepositive
  • nimblercomparative
  • nimblestsuperlative

1. able to move, use your hands, or understand situations quickly and with good con

1.形容詞C1
釋義

able to move, use your hands, or understand situations quickly and with good control

例句

Liang's nimble fingers repaired the torn kite before the wind returned.

collocation: nimble fingers

Christopher's nimble mind caught the trick in the new quiz rule.

collocation: nimble mind

同義詞
  • agile

    Often used for athletic movement or the ability to change direction quickly.

  • deft

    Stresses skilled hand movements and neat control more than speed alone.

  • quick

    Broader and more common, but it does not always suggest skill or light control.

反義詞
  • clumsy

    Describes movement that is awkward and poorly controlled.

  • awkward

    Suggests a lack of ease or grace in movement.

  • sluggish

    Emphasises slow reaction or movement rather than poor skill.

文法句型

nimble + fingers/hands/feet/mind

be/stay/remain + nimble

be nimble with + noun

be nimble enough to + verb

用法筆記

Often describes fingers, feet, or a mind that reacts quickly. It suggests both speed and easy control, not just moving fast in a straight line.

常見錯誤

❌She is nimble in maths.
✅She is nimble with numbers.
💡'nimble' usually goes with movement, hands, feet, or quick mental handling, not a school subject by itself.
❌The sofa is nimble to move upstairs.
✅The small van is nimble enough for the narrow alley.
💡'nimble' usually describes quick, easy movement or response, not the weight of an object being carried.