单词 | sensitivity |
释义 | sensitivitysensitivity /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvət̮i/ ●●○ noun 1UNDERSTANDING OTHERS [singular, uncountable] the ability to understand other people’s feelings and problems: Victims of crime must be treated with sensitivity. His comments showed a lack of sensitivity.sensitivity to a sensitivity to women’s issues2BEING DAMAGED [countable, uncountable] the fact that someone or something can be damaged, hurt, or made sick, especially by reacting to chemicals, animal fur, or other substances: chemical sensitivitysensitivity of the sensitivity of the environmentsensitivity to sensitivity to sunlight3FEELINGS sensitivities [plural] someone’s feelings and the fact that he or she could be upset or offended: the religious sensitivities of the Muslim community4BEING OFFENDED [uncountable] the fact of being easily hurt, offended, or upset by the things that people say: He misjudged the sensitivity of his audience.5REACTING TO CHANGES [uncountable] the ability to notice, measure, or react to small changes or differences: the sensitivity of the instruments the market’s price sensitivity6IN ART/MUSIC ETC. [countable, uncountable] the quality of being able to express emotions through art, music, literature, etc.: He played the part with extraordinary sensitivity.7CAUSING PROBLEMS [uncountable] the fact that a subject is likely to offend people or make them angry: the sensitivity of the issue8BEING SECRET [uncountable] the fact that information or documents need to be kept secret |
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