handling

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hand·ling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ noun [uncountableU]

1 DEAL WITHthe way in which someone does a job or deals with a situation, problem, or person 处理(方式)，应付(方式)

handling of

The president has been much criticized for his handling of the crisis.

总统对这场危机的处理大受批评。

Such a situation needs very careful handling.

这种情况处理起来需要格外小心。

2 HOLDthe act of touching something 触摸；拿[抱]起

The equipment should be able to withstand a certain amount of rough handling.

这件设备应该能经得住一定的磕碰。

3 the act of buying, selling, or moving goods 货物的买卖[运送]

cargo handling

货物搬运

A special licence is required for the manufacture or handling of any dangerous chemical.

生产或销售危险化学品必须获得特殊许可证。

4 the way in which a vehicle can be controlled, especially how easy it is for a driver to control it 〔车辆的〕操控性

It’s a lovely little car – the ride is comfortable and the handling excellent.

这辆小汽车真不错——乘坐舒适，操控非常灵便。

Examples from the Corpus

handling• It has tremendous grip, failsafe handling and a ride of exceptional quality.• It is, however, NOW that the defender should take the initiative in the further handling of the claim.• Graphics handling is also quite impressive, on a par with much more expensive laser printers.• Inept handling of the match by the referee ensured that the game would not pass without incident.• This computerised derivatives market guarantees a high level of market transparency and a rapid handling of clients' transactions.• Opinion polls showed a high level of domestic approval for Shamir's handling of the war.• Most of these chemicals require special handling.• Police have been criticized for their handling of the Stuart murder case.

From Longman Business Dictionary

handlinghand·ling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ noun [uncountableU]

1the way in which a problem, situation, or person is dealt with

He is charged with securities fraud in the handling of his clients’ accounts.

Inept handling of sackings is bad not just for those dismissed but for the employer as well.

2when goods etc are moved from one place to another

The environmental unit deals with waste handling and clean-up.

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