handle
noun [ C ] uk/ˈhæn.dəl/ us/ˈhæn.dəl/
(PART)
B2 柄，把手
a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily
a door handle 门把手
the handle on a suitcase 手提箱的提手
I can't pick the kettle up - the handle's too hot. 我没法拿起茶壶，壶柄太烫了。
She turned the handle and slowly opened the door. 她转动把手，慢慢地打开门。
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- I just opened the drawer as usual and the handle came away in my hand.
- The handle on this door is rather stiff.
- Slowly, I turned the door handle.
- I picked it up and the handle broke off.
- The door handles were made of brass.
(NAME)
informal（尤指奇怪的）名字，名称
a name of a person or place, especially a strange one
That's some handle to go through life with! 一辈子取那样一个名字也够奇怪的！
handle
verb uk/ˈhæn.dəl/ us/ˈhæn.dəl/
(DEAL WITH)
B1 [ T ]处理，应付，负责
to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of
I thought he handled the situation very well. 我认为他把局面处理得非常好。
Some people are brilliant with computers, but have no idea how to handle (= behave with) other people. 有些人在计算机方面很出色，却不会与人打交道。
If you can't handle the job I'll get someone else to do it. 如果你干不了这项工作，我会让别人来做。
Who handles the marketing in your company? 你们公司谁负责市场营销？
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- This is a very delicate situation and it needs to be handled sensitively.
- Only some of the bank's lending operations are handled directly by the manager.
- The president has been criticized for the way he has handled the whole affair.
- The customer services department handles any customer complaints.
- So far, he seems to be handling the job well, but it's really too soon to judge.
(TOUCH)
C2 [ T ]（用手）触摸，拿，搬动
to pick something up and touch, hold, or move it with your hands
Always wash your hands before handling food. 拿食物之前一定要洗手。
Please don't handle the vases - they're very fragile. 请不要触碰花瓶，它们极易破碎。
(OPERATE)
[ T ]操作，控制（困难或危险的事物）
to operate or control something that could be difficult or dangerous
Have you ever handled a gun before? 你以前打过枪吗？
[ I usually + adv/prep ]（汽车）驾驶起来
If a car handles well, it is easy and pleasant to drive.
(SELL)
[ T ]买卖（商品）
to buy and sell goods
We only handle cosmetics that have not been tested on animals. 我们只经营未在动物身上做过试验的化妆品。
mainly UK He's been arrested for handling stolen goods. 他因倒卖赃物被捕。