单词 | delicate |
释义 | delicate¹ 1.(dainty)+ object精致的;精美的;雅致的 her long, delicate hands她修长而纤细的双手 2.(not strong)+ flavour清淡的;+ colour淡雅的;柔和的 Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour.嫩菜豆口感细腻, 带有一股淡淡的清香。 The colours are delicate and shimmering.这些颜色柔和且有光泽。 3.(fragile)+ object, fabric娇贵的;柔弱的;脆弱的 a washing machine catering for every fabric, even the most delicate适用于洗涤不同质地织物、甚至是最易受损面料的一款洗衣机 a tree with large flame-coloured leaves and delicate blossom长着火红色大叶子、开着娇嫩花朵的树 a delicate porcelain vase一个易碎的瓷花瓶 4.(frail)+ person, animal, health虚弱的;衰弱的 He was a delicate child.他是个身体虚弱的孩子。 Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.珊瑚虽然看上去很坚硬, 实际上却非常脆弱。 5.(difficult)+ issue, matter, situation棘手的;微妙的;伤脑筋的 This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity.这本涉及敏感话题的书谨慎而简单地讨论了收养这个微妙的话题。 She turned to Mary Ann. 'This is kind of delicate. Would you excuse us for a moment?'她转向玛丽•安:“这个问题有些难办, 我们先失陪一会儿好吗?” a delicate balance需审慎处理的局势;微妙平衡 The European members are afraid of upsetting the delicate balance of political interests.欧洲成员国担心会打乱各政治利益集团之间的微妙平衡。 6.(precise)+ instrument精准的;精密的;灵敏的;+ operation难度高的 Each motion must be delicate and precise, involving tiny movements.每个动作都要精准到位, 一点点地移动。 a long and delicate operation carried out at a hospital in Florence佛罗伦萨市一家医院里进行的耗时长、难度高的手术 7.(very sensitive)敏感的;体贴的;细腻的 8.(squeamish)过分拘谨的;矜持的 delicate² <古>珍馐;佳肴 |
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