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delicate
del·i·cate / 5dZlEkEt ; 5delIkEt /adjective
1. needing to be dealt with carefully or sensitively in order to avoid problems or failure微妙的,需要谨慎处理的:
There's something I have to speak to you about – it's a delicate matter .我有话要跟你讲,这事需要谨慎处理。
delicate negotiations微妙的谈判
2. easily damaged or broken易坏的,易碎的,脆弱的;SYNfragile
delicate hand-cut glass易碎的刻花玻璃
The sun can easily damage a child's delicate skin .阳光很容易晒伤小孩娇嫩的皮肤。
3. old-fashionedsomeone who is delicate is hurt easily or easily becomes ill〔人〕娇气的,娇弱的,体弱多病的:
a delicate child身体娇弱的孩子
4. a part of the body that is delicate is attractive and graceful优美的,优雅的:
Her wrists and ankles were slim and delicate.她的手腕和脚踝长得纤细又优雅。
her delicate features 她俊美的五官
5. made skilfully and with attention to the smallest details精巧的,精致的,精美的:
a plate with a delicate pattern of leaves有精致树叶图案的碟子
6. a taste, smell, or colour that is delicate is pleasant and not strong柔和的,清淡的,淡雅的:
The wine has a dry delicate flavour.这酒无甜味且味道清淡。
a delicate pink淡粉红色
delicately adv.
INDELICATE

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