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dain·ty /ˈdeɪntɪ/ a. | n. I a. 1. 娇美的;鲜艳的;晴朗的 dainty spring flowers 娇艳的春花 dainty weather 风和日丽的天气 2. (人)秀丽的;优雅的 a dainty lass 俊俏的少女 3. (物)小巧的;精致的 a dainty teacup 精巧的茶杯 4. (行为等)文雅的;高雅的 5. 有娇气的;(对食物、服装等)过分讲究的,挑剔的 She's dainty about her food. 她食不厌精。 When men were starving,they could not afford to be dainty. 人们饿慌了便饥不择食。 6. (食物)美味,可口的;精美的 a dainty dish 一盘佳肴 dainty crumpets 精美的烤饼 7. 〈废〉吝啬的;不愿的
II n. 1. 美味食物,珍馔佳肴 Candy and nuts are dainties. 糖果和果仁是佳食。 2. 珍品 3. 〈废〉过分讲究 [< OF deintié < dignitās dignity] |