| 单词 | 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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