dexterity
[dek'steriti]
n. 巧, 敏

1. A juggler needs great dexterity.
   玩耍指非常巧。
2. The negotiations will call for considerable dexterity.
   些谈判需圆滑腕。
3. Manual skill and dexterity in the execution of tricks; sleight of hand.
   敏捷熟练敏捷；

dexterity
[ noun ]
adroitness in using the hands
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Dexterity \Dex*ter"i*ty\, n. [L. dexteritas, fr. dexter: cf. F.
dext['e]rit['e]. See {Dexter}.]
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}.