Nimble
“Nimble” 是一个形容词。它描述一种在动作上表现出的灵巧和迅速,比如一个舞者的舞步或一个攀岩者的动作。它也可以引申为智力上的反应敏捷,比如一个人思维活跃,能够快速解决问题。
- “She is a nimble dancer who can perform difficult moves with ease.” (她是一位动作敏捷的舞者,能轻松完成高难度动作。)
- “His nimble fingers were perfect for playing the guitar.” (他那灵巧的手指非常适合弹吉他。)
- “The young boy has a nimble mind and can solve any puzzle.” (那个小男孩头脑灵活,能解开任何谜题。)
源自中古英语 “nimel”,进一步追溯到古英语 “numol”,词根是 “niman”(拿取/抓住)。字面意思就是“能迅速抓住/拿取”,后来演变为“动作敏捷”。
- 词根: “nim-” (拿取)
- 后缀: “-ble” (能够…的)
“Nimble” 是一个非常积极的褒义词。它在现代商业中也常被用作术语(如 “nimble organization”),强调组织能够快速响应市场变化和挑战,具有极高的灵活性。
- 副词形式: nimbly (敏捷地)
- 名词形式: nimbleness (敏捷,灵巧)
记住 “nimble fingers”(灵巧的手指)这个经典搭配。或者联想 “nim-” 和 “limber”(灵活的)的发音联系,都是描述灵活的状态。
“In the thick of the race, the runner had to be nimble to avoid the obstacles on the path. He jumped over rocks and darted through narrow gaps between trees. Because of his nimble movements, he reached the finish line first.” (在比赛最激烈的时候,跑步者必须动作敏捷才能避开路上的障碍。他跳过岩石,穿梭在树丛间的窄缝中。正是由于他敏捷的动作,他第一个到达了终点。)