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| /ˈdelɪkət/ |
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| 1 | something that is delicate can easily be damaged or broken 娇弱的；易受损的；易碎的 |
| Delicate skin must be protected from the sun. 娇嫩的皮肤必须防止日晒。 |
| | 1a | someone who is delicate is rather weak and often ill （人）娇弱的，多病的 | |
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| 2 | attractive and thin , small , light , or graceful 纤细的；精美的；优美的 |
| The plant has delicate pink flowers. 那种植物开淡粉红色的花。 |
| her delicate hands 她那纤细的双手 |
| | 2a | attractive with many small details 精美的；精致的 | | a delicate floral design 精美的花卉图案 | |
| | 2b | a delicate taste , smell , or colour is pleasant and not too strong （味道或气味）淡雅的，清淡的；（颜色）柔和的 | |
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| 3 | a delicate situation needs to be dealt with carefully so that people do not get upset or annoyed （情况）微妙的，棘手的 |
| There is a rather delicate matter that I need to discuss with you. 有件相当棘手的事，我需要和你讨论一下。 |
| The negotiations are at a very delicate stage. 谈判处于非常微妙的阶段。 |
| | 3a | a delicate process is difficult , needing care and a lot of skill （过程）难处理的，需要小心处理的 | | a very delicate operation 难度很高的手术 | | a delicate balance between freedom and restraint 自由和约束之间很难做到的平衡 | |
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| 4 | moving with care and skill 灵巧的；熟练的 |
| He plays the piano with a delicate touch. 他娴熟地弹奏钢琴。 |
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