巧みな
解説 Definition
器用で機転が利き、巧みに物事をこなす能力がある様子。
If someone is adroit, they are very skillful and clever, especially in dealing with difficult situations. It can describe physical skill, social skill, or careful thinking. The word is formal and often suggests smooth, effective ability.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
adroit は「上手い」だけでなく、手先・会話・判断のどれにも効く『立ち回りの巧さ』で覚えると残りやすい語です。skillful より少し知的で、awkward の反対側に置くとイメージしやすいです。adept と近いですが、adroit はその場で気が利いて、難しい状況をうまくさばく感じが強め。an adroit negotiator, adroit handling of a crisis のように、人や対応のうまさと結びつけて覚えると使い分けしやすくなります。
Remember `adroit` as more than just "good at something"; it suggests smooth, clever handling. It is close to `adept`, but often feels more active in difficult situations. Think of phrases like `an adroit negotiator` or `adroit handling`, where someone manages things skillfully and neatly.
例文
The diplomat's adroit handling of the crisis prevented an international incident.
その外交官の巧みな危機対応が国際的な事件を未然に防いだ。
She is adroit at navigating complex social situations with grace.
彼女は複雑な社交の場を優雅に切り抜けるのが巧みだ。
His adroit use of humor diffused the tension in the meeting room.
彼のユーモアの巧みな使い方が会議室の緊張を和らげた。
adroit の類義語・関連語
adroit の語源・成り立ち Etymology
「adroit」は古フランス語 a droit「適切に、まっすぐに」に由来し、さらにラテン語 directus「まっすぐな」へさかのぼる。ad-「〜へ」+ droit 系「正しい・まっすぐ」で、「動きが正確でぶれない」感覚から「巧みな」となった。関連語は direct、director。
Adroit came from Old French a droit, meaning "according to right" or "properly," and it goes back further to Latin directus, meaning "straight" or "direct." The original idea was of something done in the right, straight, or exact way. That sense later developed into the modern meaning of being skillful and deft. Related English words include direct and director.
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