| 词汇 | delicate |
| 释义 | delicate adjective uk /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/ us /ˈdel.ə.kət/ delicateadjective (EASILY DAMAGED)B2 needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged: 脆弱的；娇嫩的 Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.桃子的表皮很娇嫩，容易碰伤。 Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.娇贵的植物需要在温室里过冬。 delicate china易碎的瓷器 delicate healthMolly's health has always been delicate (= she gets sick easily).莫莉的身体一直都很娇弱。 Synonyms breakable brittle(EASILY DAMAGED) fragile frail easily broken breakablePut breakable ornaments on a high shelf when young children come to visit. fragileSmall mammal bones are extremely fragile. delicateThe plant has delicate white flowers. brittleThe ground was a carpet of dried leaves and brittle twigs. weakThe floors were uneven and too weak to support the heavy equipment. breaking easily weakIf trees do not get enough water they become weak. strongSteel is a very strong material. flimsyThere was only a flimsy inflatable raft between him and the raging river ricketyWe climbed up the rickety wooden stairs. fragileSome objects are too fragile to be moved between the museums. delicateShe carefully wrapped up the delicate glass ornaments. C1 needing to be done carefully: 需要小心处理的 delicate operation Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation. delicate processReversing the car into the tiny space was a delicate process. With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error. If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation.这种药膏用在娇嫩的皮肤上会产生刺痛感。 She's got a very delicate stomach and doesn't eat spicy food. This news has ruptured the delicate peace between the rival groups. The introduction of the tube into the artery is a very delicate procedure.将导管插入动脉是一个非常精细的手术。 Fragile and breakable breakable brittle cobwebby crumbly delicacy delicate operation dodgy fissile flaky flimsily flimsiness flimsy fragile fragility frail friable ramshackle rickety tenuous tenuously delicateadjective (DIFFICULT)a delicate situation, matter, point, etc. C1 a situation, matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence: 微妙的形势（问题，时刻等） I need to speak to you about a delicate matter.我要跟你谈一件很棘手的事情。 delicateadjective (ACCURATE)able to measure very small changes: 精细的，精密的 Weather-forecasters have extremely delicate equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like.气象预报人员使用非常精密的设备来帮助他们预测天气变化。 Fragile and breakable breakable brittle cobwebby crumbly delicacy delicate operation dodgy fissile flaky flimsily flimsiness flimsy fragile fragility frail friable ramshackle rickety tenuous tenuously delicateadjective (SOFT)B2 pleasantly soft or light: 柔和的;轻柔的;清淡的 a rose with a delicate scent散发清香的玫瑰 a delicate shade of pink柔和的粉色 We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains.我们为卧室选了一种花色图案非常淡雅的窗帘。 not strong or forceful gentleA gentle breeze stirred the leaves. mildThe children just have a mild cold. softHer voice was so soft, I could barely hear her. lightThe temperature in London is 24 degrees, with light winds out of the west. lowKeep your voices low while the baby's sleeping. Causing pleasure agreeable agreeableness agreeably all things to all peopleidiom attractive distraction diverting divertingly do someone the world of goodidiom do someone's heart goodidiom indulgent indulgently jovial jovially keep on the right side of someoneidiom sensuously serendipitous sweeten swooning swooningly delicateadjective (ATTRACTIVE)C2 having a thin, attractive shape: 纤细的，细长的 She folded her delicate hands on the table.她纤纤十指交叉着放在桌上。 Thin and fine attenuate attenuated attenuation elongated finely hairline narrow narrowness paper-thin papery pencil-thin slender slimline super-thin superfine tenuity thinly ultra-thin ultrafine wispily You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Attractive Related worddelicately delicate noun uk /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/ us /ˈdel.ə.kət/ delicates [ plural ] clothing that needs to be washed very carefully because it is easily damaged, for example underwear made of thin material: I always wash my delicates by hand. Turn the dress inside out and put it in the washing machine on the delicates cycle. Cleaning clothes airer boil care label cleaner clothes brush clothes horse delouse handwash iron box ironing ironing board launder spin-dry spin-dryer starch steam iron trouser press tumble dryer washing washing machine You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Fragile and breakable delicate | American Dictionarydelicate adjective us/ˈdel·ɪ·kət/ delicateadjective (EASILY DAMAGED)needing careful treatment, esp. because easily damaged: a delicate flower delicate jewelry Delicate also means needing to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid causing trouble or offense: The negotiations have reached a delicate stage. It’s a delicate operation, and you want an experienced surgeon to do it. delicateadjective (PLEASANT)pleasant but not easily noticed or strong: a delicate flavor We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains. delicatelyadverbus/ˈdel·ɪ·kət·li/ Please handle the china delicately. |
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