dexterity
n[U]
skill, esp in using one's hands 技巧, 灵巧(尤指用手的); 灵活的手法
A juggler needs great dexterity. 玩杂耍的人要有非常灵巧的手.
(fig 比喻) The negotiations will call for considerable dexterity. 进行这些谈判需要相当圆滑的手腕.
She is sleeping here so she won't have to travel from Riverdale in the morning.
她晚上住在这儿,免得早上从Riverdale赶过来。
What time does the plane take off?
飞机何时起飞呢?
Newspapers exert such tremendous influence that they can not only bring about major changes to the lives of ordinary people but can even overthrow a government.