nimble

Word family

nim·ble /ˈnɪmbəl/ adjectiveadj

1 FAST/QUICKable to move quickly and easily with light neat movements 敏捷的，灵活的 SYN agile

nimble fingers

灵巧的手指

a nimble climber

敏捷的攀登者

2. a nimble mind/brain/wit INTELLIGENTan ability to think quickly or understand things easily 敏捷的思维/头脑/才智

—nimbly adverbadv

—nimbleness noun [uncountableU]

Examples from the Corpus

nimble• Despite their age they were remarkably nimble.• But no amphibian can truthfully be described as nimble and for hunting they have to rely on something other than agility their tongue.• The vehicles need to be nimble and quick for city driving.• Twelve feet high, cube in shape, not very smart or nimble, but it did shuffle along slowly.• Zirtech is a small, nimble company that is focused on innovation.• Self-awareness of roles and of the feelings evoked in interpersonal encounters is increasingly critical for the nimble entrepreneur.• She tore off the ring with nimble fingers.• Pascoe noticed how nimble his hands were: long fingers, a delicate touch.• They stare back defiantly at the crowds, menacingly baring their teeth, and grabbing candy trays with nimble speed.

Origin nimble

Old English numol “holding a lot”, from niman “to take”

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Corpus

TOEFL BNC: 19156 COCA: 14327

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