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sure-handed

/shoor-han-did, shur-/US // ˈʃʊərˌhæn dɪd, ˈʃɜr- //

万能的,稳重的人,稳健的,万能的手

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : using the hands with skill and confidence; dexterous.
    • : done with skill and proficiency: a sure-handed sketch of a proposed building.
    • : displaying the skill and experience of an expert: a sure-handed politician.

Examples

  • “They sure took the Sony thing seriously,” Attkisson said dryly.

  • And it must make sure that the platform of debate where we can freely exchange ideas is safe and sound.

  • Our duty is to make sure that they realize that the Prophet is not avenged.

  • I like the idea of Jon Hamm… There have been discussions—though I'm not sure how serious they've been.

  • The clichés about football-obsessed husbands and frustrated wives are pretty heavy-handed.

  • When a man converses with himself, he is sure that he does not converse with an enemy.

  • I am therefore quite sure I shall be content to await his father's consent, should it not come these many years.

  • "Buy something for your wife that-is-to-be," he said to his grand-nephew, as he handed him the folded paper.

  • And sure enough when Sunday came, and the pencil was restored to him, he promptly showed nurse his picture.

  • He had seen the act committed, he felt sure but had made no effort whatever to stop the thief.