flexible; agile; financially comfortable
Meanings
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flexible; agile; quick-witted
informalOften used to describe a person who is mentally sharp, adaptable, and good at improvising.
He is quick-witted and can always come up with a solution no matter what difficulty he encounters.
You need to have a flexible mind to work in sales.
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This kid has lively eyes and looks very clever.
If you are not flexible in handling matters, you will miss many opportunities.
adjective
financially comfortable; having spare money
informalMost commonly used with '手头' (shǒutóu, meaning 'on hand' or 'financially'). It describes a temporary state of having enough money for discretionary spending.
When I am more financially comfortable, I will buy a new computer.
I'm a bit tight on money lately, so I've resisted buying many things I wanted.
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Once this bonus arrives, we'll be financially comfortable for a while.