delicate
英 [ˈdelɪkət]
美 [ˈdelɪkət]
adj. 易损的; 易碎的; 脆弱的; 虚弱的; 纤弱的; 纤细的; 微小的; 精美的; 小巧玲珑的
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Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.3775 / COCA.3787
牛津词典
adj.
- 易损的;易碎的;脆弱的
easily damaged or broken- delicate china teacups
易碎的瓷茶杯 - The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.
眼睛是人体最娇贵的器官之一。 - the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest
热带雨林极易被破坏的生态平衡 - Babies have very delicate skin.
婴儿的皮肤非常娇嫩。 - a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics
精细织物冷洗程序
- delicate china teacups
- 虚弱的;纤弱的
not strong and easily becoming ill/sick- a delicate child/constitution
纤弱的孩子 / 体质
- a delicate child/constitution
- 纤细的;微小的;精美的;小巧玲珑的
small and having a beautiful shape or appearance- his delicate hands
他纤细的手
- his delicate hands
- 精致的;精细的;精密的
made or formed in a very careful and detailed way- the delicate mechanisms of a clock
钟的精密机件
- the delicate mechanisms of a clock
- 熟练的;需要技巧的;需要小心处理的;微妙的
showing or needing skilful, careful or sensitive treatment- I admired your delicate handling of the situation.
我赞赏你应付这种局面的娴熟技巧。 - a delicate problem
微妙的问题 - The delicate surgical operation took five hours.
这精细的外科手术花了五个小时。
- I admired your delicate handling of the situation.
- 柔和的;清淡可口的;清香的
light and pleasant; not strong- a delicate fragrance/flavour
清新的芳香;鲜美的味道 - a river scene painted in delicate watercolours
用柔和的水彩画的河景
- a delicate fragrance/flavour
柯林斯词典
- ADJ-GRADED 娇美的;精美的;雅致的;纤细的
Something that isdelicateis small and beautifully shaped.- He had delicate hands.
他有一双纤细的手。 - ...an evergreen tree with large flame-coloured leaves and delicate blossom.
长着火红色大叶子、开着娇嫩花朵的常青树
- He had delicate hands.
- ADJ-GRADED (颜色)柔和的;(味道)鲜美的,清淡可口的;(气味)清香的
Something that isdelicatehas a colour, taste, or smell which is pleasant and not strong or intense.- 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。 - The colours are delicate and shimmering.
这些颜色柔和且闪烁微光。
- Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour...
- ADJ-GRADED 娇贵的;脆弱的;易碎的
If something isdelicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully.- 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。 - ...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
- Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.
- ADJ-GRADED 娇弱的;柔弱的
Someone who isdelicateis not healthy and strong, and becomes ill easily.- She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable.
她身体孱弱,心理上也不够稳定。
- She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable.
- ADJ-GRADED 微妙的;棘手的;需要小心处理的
You usedelicateto 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.- 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。 - 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。 - 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?”
- The European members are afraid of upsetting the delicate balance of political interests...
- ADJ-GRADED 技巧性很强的;注重细节的
Adelicatetask, movement, action, or product needs or shows great skill and attention to detail.- ...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 - 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。
- ...a long and delicate operation carried out at a hospital in Florence...
英英释义
adj
- exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing
- a delicate violin passage
- delicate china
- a delicate flavor
- the delicate wing of a butterfly
- easily broken or damaged or destroyed
- a kite too delicate to fly safely
- fragile porcelain plates
- fragile old bones
- a frail craft
- difficult to handle
- delicate negotiations with the big powers
- a touchy subject
- developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety
- the satire touches with finespun ridicule every kind of human pretense
- of an instrument or device
- almost undetectable with even the most delicate instruments
- marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
- a surgeon's delicate touch
- easily hurt
- soft hands
- a baby's delicate skin
双语例句
- She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable.
她身体孱弱,心理上也不够稳定。 - He had delicate hands.
他有一双纤细的手。 - On fair skin, pale shades are delicate enough not to overpower your colouring.
浅色太阳镜色彩柔和,皮肤白皙的人戴上不会与肤色形成强烈的反差。 - The furniture was stiff, uncomfortable, too delicate, and too neat
家具又硬又不舒服,太不结实而且太小巧。 - Their marriage is a delicate balance between traditional and contemporary values
他们的婚姻在传统和现代价值观之间保持着微妙平衡。 - 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。 - Until now, the Americans have been playing a very delicate political game.
直到现在,美国人一直玩着精心设计的政治把戏。 - 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?” - If either were killed, delicate negotiations would be seriously disrupted.
二人中任意一个遇害,都会严重扰乱本已非常棘手的谈判。 - 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。