adroit
英[ə'drɒɪt]
美[ə'drɔɪt]
英英释意
- 1. skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;
- "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"
- "came up with a clever story"
- "an ingenious press agent"
- "an ingenious scheme"
- 2. quick or skillful or adept in action or thought;
- "an exceptionally adroit pianist"
- "an adroit technician"
- "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"
- "an adroit negotiator"