| 释义 |
delicate/ˈdelikət/adj. 1a fine in texture or structure; soft, slender, or slight 精致的；精巧的；纤细的；柔弱的 b of intricate or exquisite quality or workmanship (质量、做工)精致的，精细的 c (of colour) subtle or subdued; not bright (颜色)柔和的；不鲜亮的 d subtle, hard to appreciate 微妙的，难于欣赏的 2 (of a person) easily injured; susceptible to illness (人)易受伤害的；易得病的 3a requiring sensitive or careful handling; tricky 要求悉心处置的；难处理的；棘手的 a delicate situation 微妙的形势 b (of an instrument) highly sensitive (仪器)高灵敏度的 4 deft 灵巧的，熟练的 a delicate touch 生花的妙笔 5 (of a person) avoiding the vulgar or offensive (人)高雅的；不俗的 6 (esp. of actions) considerate (尤指行为)考虑周到的，为他人着想的 7 (of food) dainty; suitable for an invalid (食物)精美的；可口的 □ in a delicate condition archaic pregnant [古义]怀孕 □ delicately adv.□ delicateness n.[Middle English from Old French delicat or Latin delicatus, of unknown origin] |