1 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 娇美的;精美的;雅致的;纤细的 Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped. 娇美的;精美的;雅致的;纤细的
2 ADJ-GRADED (颜色)柔和的;(味道)鲜美的,清淡可口的;(气味)清香的 Something that is delicate has a colour, taste, or smell which is pleasant and not strong or intense. (颜色)柔和的;(味道)鲜美的,清淡可口的;(气味)清香的
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Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour.
嫩菜豆口感细腻,味道清香、淡雅。
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The colours are delicate and shimmering.
这些颜色柔和且闪烁微光。
SYN subtle, fine, nice, soft
3 ADJ-GRADED 娇贵的;脆弱的;易碎的 If something is delicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully. 娇贵的;脆弱的;易碎的
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Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.
珊瑚虽然看上去坚固,实际上非常易碎。
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...a washing machine catering for every fabric — even the most delicate.
适合洗涤各种织物的洗衣机—即使是最易损的也没问题
SYN fragile, weak, frail, brittle
4 ADJ-GRADED [usually verb-link ADJ] 娇弱的;柔弱的 Someone who is delicate is not healthy and strong, and becomes ill easily. 娇弱的;柔弱的
SYN sickly, weak, ailing, frail
5 ADJ-GRADED 微妙的;棘手的;需要小心处理的 You use delicate to describe a situation, problem, matter, or discussion that needs to be dealt with carefully and sensitively in order to avoid upsetting things or offending people. 微妙的;棘手的;需要小心处理的
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The European members are afraid of upsetting the delicate balance of political interests.
欧洲成员国害怕会打乱各政治利益集团间的微妙平衡。
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This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity.
这本敏感的书谨慎、简洁地讨论了收养这一微妙问题。
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She turned to Mary Ann. 'This is kind of delicate. Would you excuse us for a moment?'
她转向玛丽·安:“这件事有些棘手,能让我们私下谈一会儿吗?”
6 ADJ-GRADED 技巧性很强的;注重细节的 A delicate task, movement, action, or product needs or shows great skill and attention to detail. 技巧性很强的;注重细节的
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...a long and delicate operation carried out at a hospital in Florence.
在佛罗伦萨一家医院里进行的一场耗时长、难度高的手术
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Each motion must be delicate and precise, involving tiny movements.
每一个动作都必须小心、准确,一点点地移动。
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