agile

• 形容动作迅速、轻巧灵活；在商业和IT领域也用来形容方法或流程灵活、适应性强。

Describes the ability to move quickly and easily; also used in business and IT to describe a flexible, adaptive approach.

1. Physically nimbleB1formal

   Able to move quickly and easily with grace and coordination.

   敏捷

   • The gymnast was incredibly agile on the balance beam.
   • Cats are known for being agile hunters.
   • He remained agile even in his old age.

   同义词dexterousgracefullight-footedlimberlithenimblequicksprysupple

   反义词awkwardclumsylethargicrigidslowstiffungraceful

2. Mentally sharpB2formal

   Quick-witted, able to think and understand rapidly.

   机智敏捷

   • She has an agile mind that solves puzzles quickly.
   • The debate required an agile intellect to counter arguments.
   • His agile thinking helped him adapt to the new situation.

   同义词alertastutecleverperceptivequick-wittedsharp

   反义词dullobtuseslowstupid

3. Project management methodologyB2formalIT

   A method of project management, especially in software development, that emphasizes iterative development, collaboration, and flexibility.

   敏捷方法

   • The team adopted an agile approach to software development.
   • Agile methodologies allow for rapid changes during a project.
   • They hold daily stand-up meetings as part of their agile process.

   反义词waterfall