词汇 | delicate |
释义 | delicate 2 ENTRIES FOUND: delicate (adjective) delicates (noun) delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adjective delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adjective Learner's definition of DELICATE [more delicate; most delicate] 1 a : easily broken or damaged易碎的;易损坏的 The cup is very delicate [=fragile], so please handle it carefully.这个杯子很容易碎,所以请轻拿轻放。 delicate flowers娇嫩的花朵 b : easily injured, hurt, or made sick易受伤的;娇弱的 Her health is very delicate. [=frail]她的身体很娇弱。 He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.他的胃很虚弱,经常会在旅行时不舒服。 2 a : attractive and made up of small or fine parts精美的;雅致的 The fabric has a delicate floral print.那件织品上有雅致的印花。 a small boy with delicate (facial) features容貌秀气的小男孩 She has delicate hands. [=small and attractive hands]她有一双纤细的手。 b : very carefully and beautifully made(做工)精美的,雅致的 We hung delicate lace curtains in the windows.我们把制作精美的蕾丝窗帘挂在了窗户上。 The tomb was adorned with delicate carvings.墓碑上饰有精致的雕刻。 3 : attractive because of being soft, gentle, light, etc. : pleasant or attractive in a way that is not too strong柔和的;清香的;清淡的 the delicate flavor of the wine葡萄酒的淡香味 a delicate perfume/sauce清淡的香水/调味汁 a delicate color柔和的色彩 4 : easily disturbed or upset脆弱的;易心烦意乱的 Many people struggle to maintain the delicate balance between work and family.许多人尽力保持工作与家庭之间微妙的平衡。 The violence in the film offended her delicate sensibilities.这部影片中的暴力场面刺激了她脆弱的感情。 The movie is not for delicate [=squeamish] people.这部影片不适合神经脆弱的人观看。 5 : requiring special care or skill : difficult to manage or do well需要小心处理的;棘手的 The doctor performed the delicate operation.医生做完了那台极为复杂的手术。 This is a delicate situation that needs to be handled carefully.这是个棘手的情况,需要谨慎处理。 The situation calls for a very delicate approach.这种情况需要用审慎的方式来处理。 — delicately adverb a delicately carved tomb雕刻精细的墓碑 a delicately flavored ginger sauce味道清新的姜汁 This situation must be handled delicately.这种情况必须审慎处理。 |
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