neat

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neat /ˈniːt/ adjective

neater; neatest

neat

/ˈniːt/

adjective

neater; neatest

Learner's definition of NEAT

: not messy : clean and orderly整洁的；整齐的

He keeps his apartment neat and clean.他保持房间干净整洁。
neat handwriting工整的笔迹
The store is always busy but they manage to keep the shelves stocked and neat.这家商店总是很忙，但他们还是设法保持货架上的商品充足，并摆放得整整齐齐。
a nice neat pile of magazines一摞码放整齐的杂志
Try to be a little neater [=try not to make such a mess] the next time you bake cookies.下次你烘烤饼干时，尽量收拾干净些。
Fold the paper to make a neat edge.把纸折出一条整齐的边。

: liking to keep things very clean and orderly爱整洁的；有条理的

His two roommates are both pretty neat people. [=they both like to have things cleaned up and put away]他的两个室友都是相当干净利落的人。
a neat man who always wore a suit总是西装革履、干净整洁的男子

a : simple and clever简洁的；灵巧的；巧妙的

b US, informal : pleasant, fun, or interesting令人愉快的；有趣的

I think it's a neat idea [=a good idea] to invite the new neighbors to the cookout.我认为，邀请新邻居们参加野炊是个不错的主意。
She's a neat person who has traveled a lot.她是个有趣的旅游达人。

of alcoholic drinks : not mixed with anything : made without ice or water added（酒）纯的，未加冰（或水）的

— neatly

adverb

noun [noncount]